^^ walay sapayan marv! mo text man gyud ko bai if naa something important about cebu, i thought ma interested sad mo... anyway, when will d'transporter arrive in cebu bai? can you still remmber? ako gi text si resty kay murag makigkta man sad to sya sa mga taga cebu nga naa sa manila kay mo una man syag laroy2 dire kaysa sa cebu, naa diay ko sa manila ron bai...

inig july 22 man siguro div..

no good sunshine lately in cebu (samot na karon adlawa) post na lang ko pics w/ blue skies para fresh.

metro ayala center
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/fuente3.jpg

cebu business park cluster.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/fuente2.jpg


:applause: :applause: ninduta tanawn sa cbp!!!

^^ nice ones bai!

^^ ayus bai paolo. :okay:

@mark, welcome back, how's siquijor and dumaguete bai? dili ba creepy sa siquijor?

thanks! actually its a part of this pano shot. showing ayala all the way to sm.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/banner.jpg

^^ wala nadayun siquijor bai kay gibagyo. dili mulayag ang sakayan. natanggong ra ko sa dumaguete.

^^ salamat sa mga videos rajah..

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/7794/cdcp000352ty.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3554/cdcp00040j1hf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


im not sure if these are renderings of SRP.. it only says its a project of Construction and Development Corporation of the Philippines.. but if you look closely at the 2nd rendering it looks so much like SRP.. it must be a portion of Kawit Point plus the white sand beach of Pond F.. also those 2 structures at the upper right corner has similar designs with Sugbo and the unfinished Senior Citizen bldgs.. must be govt. bldgs..

nya tanawa sa 1st rendering mostly sa mga tao ky mga tiguwang.. gikan siguro na sila sa senior citizen bldg nanggawas lang para magpahangin.. hehe

^^ great finds bai. mura jud bitaw siya ug SRP.

nya ang galleon sad ba diba mura ni symbolize jud siya ug cebu..

reply deleted :bash:

how about building a huge eqyptian pyramid building ang interior punu an sa manga the best of cebu....sa kawit o broadwalk park he.he.he. lipay nako sa project sa cebu karon bitaw..pyramid mubugwak og tubig mura og fountain ba..

^^ salamat sa mga videos rajah..

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/7794/cdcp000352ty.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3554/cdcp00040j1hf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


im not sure if these are renderings of SRP.. it only says its a project of Construction and Development Corporation of the Philippines.. but if you look closely at the 2nd rendering it looks so much like SRP.. it must be a portion of Kawit Point plus the white sand beach of Pond F.. also those 2 structures at the upper right corner has similar designs with Sugbo and the unfinished Senior Citizen bldgs.. must be govt. bldgs..

nya tanawa sa 1st rendering mostly sa mga tao ky mga tiguwang.. gikan siguro na sila sa senior citizen bldg nanggawas lang para magpahangin.. hehe

wow may unta ingon ana sa SRP. anha ko tambay ig retire nako. :cheers:

grabe sad anang pyramid.. spaceship lang para unique.. hehe

Villarete asks council to prohibit public use of all parts of SRP
The Freeman 06/28/2006

South Reclamation Project manager Nigel Paul Villarete is asking the city council to declare the 296-hectare South Reclamation Project as reserve for current and future use by the city government and prohibits any kind of public use.

In his letter addressed to the city council, Villarete said that the channel separating the SRP from the mainland should remain open and clear, free from obstruction and any impeding structures or improvements.

Villarete said that all parts should be immediately and readily accessible by the city government for clean-up, repairs and maintenance purposes.

"Inasmuch as the channel surrounds and direct abuts the SRP, it is deemed imperative that the city government has direct access and control in case the city needs to establish other management, control, access, or maintenance structures and or improvements anytime in the future," Villarete said.

It is noted, according to Villarete that in Presidential Proclamation No. 843, which declared the SRP as alienable and disposable, and which transferred ownership to the city government, the approved Survey Plan clearly indicated the necessary Salvage Zone as required by law.

The Salvage Zone is intended by law to allow sound urban environmental management of coastal areas and protect these areas from encroachment, Villarete said.

Villarete added that a piece of legislation to that effect, foreshore lease applications, miscellaneous sales applications, fishpond permits, and any other kind of public land uses and applications be prohibited in the area and no applications be approved nor recommended for approval by higher authorities, is also necessary.

The city government of Cebu, through an Official Development Assistance of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation embarked into a major reclamation project in 1995, called the South Reclamation Project, generally located offshore of the south district of the city.

The reclamation works was completed in 2000, the initial horizontal infrastructure development and utilities were implemented, and the SRP was declared as a Special Economic Zone through Presidential Proclamation No. 763, issued on January 20, 2005. - Garry B. Lao

bitaw nindot sab spaceship restaurant didto gyud distansiya gamay sa broadwalk unya bungbung glass unya mga lighting sa tumbanan nga sawog mo on and off mura og series lights/traffic lights...mura sab mo take off ang spaceship. unya naa siya elevator or scalator to go down or up...

hala ingnon gali ta naay daghan allien guest ang cebu sa srp/kawit he.he.he.

reply deleted :runaway:

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/102/2666134331060bg9gq.jpg (http://imageshack.us) http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/3418/2747724331060bg9mn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/1448/4962924331060bg9fo.jpg (http://imageshack.us) http://img418.imageshack.us/img418/1438/5847724331060bg3te.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5541/7647724331060bg1nc.jpg (http://imageshack.us) http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/32/9647724331060bg1zi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

acacia place: banawa, cebu city

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1962/572999698060bg5gv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5505/2833259561060bg1hr.jpg (http://imageshack.us) http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5913/4833259561060bg0kq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8412/6633259561060bg8pv.jpg (http://imageshack.us) http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3796/6833259561060bg3et.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

west city homes: banawa, cebu city

CLUB CEBU: by Nelia Garcia Neri

Canadian Ambassador Peter Sutherland of Canada hosted a cocktail reception at the Manila Room of the Marco Polo Hotel to mark Canada Day in Cebu.

It was the perfect occasion to touch base with the Cebu community and also to interact with his good friend, former Philippine ambassador to Canada Francisco Benedicto who is now undersecretary of Foreign Affairs.

In his brief remarks, Ambassador Sutherland spoke of the affinity, rapport and friendship between Canada and Cebu.

He acknowledged PEARL (Private Enterprise Accelerated Resource Linkage) as the face of Canada in Cebu. It is a project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency which is involved in private sector development and the strengthening of small and medium enterprises.

Very much around assisting in host duties was Canada’s Honorary Consul in Cebu Robert Lee.

*****

The celebration of the National Day of Portugal was ushered in with a Portuguese food festival and art exhibit at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.

Dubbed, "Portuguese Week at the Waterfront," the festivities were done in cooperation with the Portuguese Embassy in Manila and the Instituto Camoes Portugal (the Portuguese Cultural Institute).

All out in his support for the different activities was Portuguese Ambassador Joao Caetano da Silva who had an excellent ally in Portugal’s Honorary Consul in Cebu Samuel L. Chioson.

The food festival at Uno showcased the culinary expertise of Chef Antonio Santos whose signature dish was the "Bacalao" prepared in different ways. It is quite different from the saucy Spanish Bacalao that we are used to.

Featured artists at the Portuguese Art Exhibit were Filipino painters Manuel Baldemor and Phyllis Zaballero who are both highly respected in the art circle. Their works were on display at the lobby.

The climax of the weeklong celebration was the program of Portuguese songs and dances at the Ayala Activity Center.

On centerstage were the Grupo de Dansas e Cantares de Macau, a cultural group founded in 1991 by the community of Portuguese residents in Macau to keep alive their traditional songs and dances.

*****

Notes… Coming up on July 7 to 9 is the region’s most important food happening — "Cebu Goes Culinary’06: Discovering New Flavors" organized by the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC) at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.

This will be in conjunction with the Cebu Food Expo’06 under the auspices of GlobalLink Marketing and Management Services, Inc.

Among the highlights of the 3-day event are the culinary competitions where creativity in preparation, presentation and palatability are graded by a competent line-up of out-of-town judges.

They include chefs Norbert Gandler, chef Jessie Sincioco, chef Reggie Aspiras, pastry chefs Penk Ching, Salvador Trinidad, chefs Myrna Segismundo, Jay Gamboa, Jill Sandique and Mr. Benji Reyes.

Other activities include workshops, food demos, and seminars. Overall chair is Marita Arambulo of Costabella Beach Resort.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/06/28/SCTY2006062867919.html

Team Japan of the Department of Tourism (DoT) is advocating "value-added marketing" to enable the local tourism industry to adapt to an emerging trend that makes travel more and more based on activity and interest rather than destination.

Speaking in behalf of DoT Secretary Joseph Ace H. Durano at the "Intourpreneur" Congress in Cebu recently, Team Japan Head Rosvi C. Gaetos said:

"The highly informative Cebu brochure of the DoT lists down heritage, fiestas and festivals, shopping and entertainment, aside from beach resorts, as the attractions of Cebu. It offers various tour programs ranging from the Southern Heritage Trail, the northern coast, churches and shrines of the south, the Kawasan Waterfalls adventure, golf, and diving in a variety of nearby islands."

Gaetos cited this multi-dimensional promotional presentation of Cebu as an example of value-added marketing, highlighting the many unique activities that Japanese tourists could do on the island and the rest of the archipelago.

"More and more travelers are moving towards deciding what activities they want to do first, and then choose the destination that offers them. The ‘push’ (personal motivation) factor is getting stronger than the ‘pull’ (destination) factor," Gaetos explained.

"It is very important that as early as when the Japanese start considering Cebu for their next vacation, they must be made aware of what other attractions Cebu has to offer to make their decision to choose Cebu that much easier," she emphasized.

"What Cebu needs to do is to layer on additional offerings, products and destinations in its packages to expose the Japanese traveler to the other attractions of Cebu. You will need to enhance, if not totally revolutionize, your tour itineraries so that more of Cebu’s history, culture, cuisine, natural attractions, local crafts, exciting activities and the famous Cebu mango are highlighted," Gaetos added.

Cebu holds the distinction of being the oldest city and the seat of Christianity in the Philippines. The oldest and most celebrated Christian relic, the image of senior Sto. Niño, is found in Cebu and housed in the oldest basilica in the whole of Asia.

With 11 major festivals, including Sinulog, Cebu also hosts the country’s oldest street (Colon St.) and the oldest and smallest Spanish fort, along with six centuries-old churches, numerous religious shrines and chapels that make it a fascinating pilgrim destination.

"These are exactly the kind of information that Cebu tour operators should include and highlight in their itineraries," Gaetos stressed.

She also cited a trend favoring cultural hotels, or those located at cultural and heritage sites.

"This trend is very much welcome, especially for Cebu and our other island resort destinations like Bohol and Boracay, which suffer in comparison with other countries like Bali (Indonesia) and Phuket (Thailand) in terms of the presence of ‘brand’ hotels."

Gaetos said the issue was raised by major wholesalers in Japan’s Chubu area who brought up the "lamentable lack" of luxury brand hotels in the Philippines and in Cebu.

"(But) with the rise in boutique and cultural hotels that are usually built with local money, Cebu and other island destinations may opt to develop their tourism infrastructure along these lines rather than compete in the brand category," Gaetos pointed out.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/06/28/TOUR2006062867911.html

question lang, sa PBB man gudni kanta si Budoy, muoli na cya sa Busay, the last time I heard Busay was sa restaurant sa usa ka barko sa Sulpicio, im thinking lugar ni cya sa Cebu? tama ba?

Team Japan of the Department of Tourism (DoT) is advocating "value-added marketing" to enable the local tourism industry to adapt to an emerging trend that makes travel more and more based on activity and interest rather than destination.

Speaking in behalf of DoT Secretary Joseph Ace H. Durano at the "Intourpreneur" Congress in Cebu recently, Team Japan Head Rosvi C. Gaetos said:

"The highly informative Cebu brochure of the DoT lists down heritage, fiestas and festivals, shopping and entertainment, aside from beach resorts, as the attractions of Cebu. It offers various tour programs ranging from the Southern Heritage Trail, the northern coast, churches and shrines of the south, the Kawasan Waterfalls adventure, golf, and diving in a variety of nearby islands."

Gaetos cited this multi-dimensional promotional presentation of Cebu as an example of value-added marketing, highlighting the many unique activities that Japanese tourists could do on the island and the rest of the archipelago.

"More and more travelers are moving towards deciding what activities they want to do first, and then choose the destination that offers them. The ‘push’ (personal motivation) factor is getting stronger than the ‘pull’ (destination) factor," Gaetos explained.

"It is very important that as early as when the Japanese start considering Cebu for their next vacation, they must be made aware of what other attractions Cebu has to offer to make their decision to choose Cebu that much easier," she emphasized.

"What Cebu needs to do is to layer on additional offerings, products and destinations in its packages to expose the Japanese traveler to the other attractions of Cebu. You will need to enhance, if not totally revolutionize, your tour itineraries so that more of Cebu’s history, culture, cuisine, natural attractions, local crafts, exciting activities and the famous Cebu mango are highlighted," Gaetos added.

Cebu holds the distinction of being the oldest city and the seat of Christianity in the Philippines. The oldest and most celebrated Christian relic, the image of senior Sto. Niño, is found in Cebu and housed in the oldest basilica in the whole of Asia.

With 11 major festivals, including Sinulog, Cebu also hosts the country’s oldest street (Colon St.) and the oldest and smallest Spanish fort, along with six centuries-old churches, numerous religious shrines and chapels that make it a fascinating pilgrim destination.

"These are exactly the kind of information that Cebu tour operators should include and highlight in their itineraries," Gaetos stressed.

She also cited a trend favoring cultural hotels, or those located at cultural and heritage sites.

"This trend is very much welcome, especially for Cebu and our other island resort destinations like Bohol and Boracay, which suffer in comparison with other countries like Bali (Indonesia) and Phuket (Thailand) in terms of the presence of ‘brand’ hotels."

Gaetos said the issue was raised by major wholesalers in Japan’s Chubu area who brought up the "lamentable lack" of luxury brand hotels in the Philippines and in Cebu.

"(But) with the rise in boutique and cultural hotels that are usually built with local money, Cebu and other island destinations may opt to develop their tourism infrastructure along these lines rather than compete in the brand category," Gaetos pointed out.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/06/28/TOUR2006062867911.html

:runaway: well additional information in my imagination only we can add extra landmark along the broadwalk we can put all the station of the cross with the reading tablet prayers each one of them, i think it is 14 station of the cross, in english, tagalog, cebuano/visayan, spanish, japanese, etc...reading tablet, for prayers and meditation or heritage landmark/pilgrimage area. when God in bethlehem, this landmark must be along the broadwalk.
etc...We have to make a huge statue of 14 station of the cross, the holy rosary's mysteries shrines, or Mother Mary Queen of the universe with her crown of twelve stars and her emmaculate heart with her the king of the universe with his crown and emmaculate heart, with the Father and The Holy Ghoast/spirit along with his angel and saints, a huge sr. sto. nino shrine...we are really talking here a big/huge shrine of each... etc.. bible stories hehe. love you cebu from cebuana... :cheers:

^^ Its a nice idea. In most Asian Countries they always have their temples as part of tourism. Its really great that we are using our heritage now. :)

question lang, sa PBB man gudni kanta si Budoy, muoli na cya sa Busay, the last time I heard Busay was sa restaurant sa usa ka barko sa Sulpicio, im thinking lugar ni cya sa Cebu? tama ba?


yeah naa place in cebu called Busay.

^^particularly a mountain barangay of Cebu City where local flowers are grown...

I heard sa news that a feasibility study will be conducted this year for a planned railway system from Carcar upto the north. Headed by Cebu City South district congressman Tony Cuenco where he already talked to some Chinese investors in China to invest for the said proposed railway system. Cuenco also clarified that this study is different from Gullas' proposed LRT/MRT...

@astroiboi, sabihin mo lang kung kailan ka pupunta dito para maka handa ako sa eb nato. call me with my cell no... 0922-3856229

lindot pud view dri ako puy-an cebu bai... klaro kyo metro cebu... dili kayo layo sa skyline sa cebu, great for taking paronamic pictures... dri sa hillyside sa apas... nag paabot ko sa moonrise dri mga bai, knang full moon... photogenic man kaayo kay mo rise ang moon sa tunga sa duha ka bridge... i- post lng unya nako diri... thanks... tudlui ko ninyo unsaon pag post dri ug pics beh... salamat usab.

^^particularly a mountain barangay of Cebu City where local flowers are grown...

I heard sa news that a feasibility study will be conducted this year for a planned railway system from Carcar upto the north. Headed by Cebu City South district congressman Tony Cuenco where he already talked to some Chinese investors in China to invest for the said proposed railway system. Cuenco also clarified that this study is different from Gullas' proposed LRT/MRT...

@astroiboi, sabihin mo lang kung kailan ka pupunta dito para maka handa ako sa eb nato. call me with my cell no... 0922-3856229


according sa akong source bai, dili pa daw feasible ang MRT/LRT dri sa cebu... duol man gud kaayo atong mga commercial centers... mas maayo pa ug ang rail system kay inter city/municipality daw.. from minglanilla to consolacion... running along south highway padung sa north... pero ok ra pud kung ila gyud idayon ang rail ug ang MRT kay boon ma na cya for commuters... nya good for cebu's infrastructure ug business... ang losing side kay naa sa magimplement ani nga project... unya basig mo-reklamo ang uban transport groups ani.... need further study ni cya....

i've tried hard na, dugay na sad... to make a sim city patterned sa metro cebu... i-post nako ugma bai... hope you will all like it guyz!!!
naa sa cya duha ka bridge... cantilever type ug stayed cable.... naa lang gamy pakapin mg landmarks.... mas maayo unta if our metropolis will transform into this.... hehehe daghan lng kaayo high rise......... tudloi ko niyo unsaon pag post diri ha.... gi post na diay na ko ni cya sa mozilla.. under sim city 4 rush hour pics... kung ganahan gyud mo mu- tanaw...

yeah naa place in cebu called Busay.

thats right, bring out the beauty of heritage side of cebu philippines. :bash:

question lang, sa PBB man gudni kanta si Budoy, muoli na cya sa Busay, the last time I heard Busay was sa restaurant sa usa ka barko sa Sulpicio, im thinking lugar ni cya sa Cebu? tama ba?

Yeah, Busay is a mountain barangay in Cebu City. There are also restaurants and some viewing decks there.. :)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/busay.jpg

Some views from home, it was raining a while ago. :)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/IMG_2984.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/IMG_2987.jpg

Villarete asks council to prohibit public use of all parts of SRP
The Freeman 06/28/2006

South Reclamation Project manager Nigel Paul Villarete is asking the city council to declare the 296-hectare South Reclamation Project as reserve for current and future use by the city government and prohibits any kind of public use.

In his letter addressed to the city council, Villarete said that the channel separating the SRP from the mainland should remain open and clear, free from obstruction and any impeding structures or improvements.


This is good news at least to prevent squatter encroachment in the entire zone.

Love that "with galleon park" concept.......truly a sign of Cebu's economic boom....anyway, is SRP have a handling corporation or the government soley controls it(sorry for the stupid question)

^^

Yup, yup there were plans of hiring a "professional management company" to manage the said property but I'm not sure if it's going to push through.

As of now, the city gov't. is the one managing it through an appointed manager (Nigel Paul Villarete).

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/9430/3bogoretmedium2yg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/696/3dormsugbuopitzmulberrymedium7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/9196/4ornateparkingfgucafemedium9ua.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5166/4stoninopacificmanggahanmedium.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9839/5absmedium6ph.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/7425/5alphagazebomedium9zq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/6008/1depedkitangladmedium3re.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

mga small projects lang

^^ walay sapayan marv! mo text man gyud ko bai if naa something important about cebu, i thought ma interested sad mo... anyway, when will d'transporter arrive in cebu bai? can you still remmber? ako gi text si resty kay murag makigkta man sad to sya sa mga taga cebu nga naa sa manila kay mo una man syag laroy2 dire kaysa sa cebu, naa diay ko sa manila ron bai...

Bai, hantod kanus-a ka diha sa Manila?? I'll be there July 14 to 18 and I'll be staying at Shangrila EDSA July 14-15 & Summerset Olympia Makati July 16-17. I'm with my wife and son on this trip. Ganahan unta ko/kami maka try sa best club or bar diha sa Makati or Ortigas area. We can meet up with Resty and a few of your dates and hang out together. PM me your cell number so I can get in touch with you and if you please provide me with Resty too. Who are the other guys/gals out there who you think can join us??

kuan diay, ayala center cebu is currently repainting its interior.. naa nay yellow unlike before na all white.. dili na siya mura boring tanawn

kuan diay.... Monique Lhullier is the new designer of Barbie model :applause:

MONIQUE LHULLIER BRIDE BARBIE BRAND NEW 2006
http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/07/67/8f/a5_1.JPG
Monique Lhuillier™ Bride Barbie® doll wears a gown capturing the sophistication of today’s modern bride with an off-white lace bodice above a tulle A-line pleated skirt. A sable-colored satin sash with rhinestone floral brooch accents the waist. Further embellishments on the ends of the sash add drama with embroidery decorated with faux pearls and tiny silvery sequins. Accouterments include “diamond” stud earrings and ring. Finally, the doll wears lace undergarments and an off-white garter with blue ribbon detail.

BRAND NEW $6K MONIQUE LHULLIER SILK GODDESS GOWN/DRESS!
http://couturefinds.bizland.com/mlg.jpg
MONIQUE L'HUILLIER is THE QUEEN OF RED CARPET GLAMOUR!!!! She is hands down THE HOTTEST DESIGNER FOR THE HOLLYWOOD SET and her EXTRAORDINARY designs are UBER-LUXURIOUS and UBER-EXPENSIVE!!!! Her cut is PURE GENIUS and classic Hollywood glamour!!!! This dress is an incredible piece in a GODDESS design consisting of the most ORNATE EMBELLISHED BODICE I HAVE EVER SEEN...complimented by layers of flowing silk. The detail on the bodice is UNREAL and is truly a work of art creating a three-dimensional golden masterpiece!!! This definitely accentuates the positive and beautifully flatters the bottom half too!!! The color is gorgeous for ANY SEASON (great with a tan!!!) This dress retailed for over $5,000.00 and is offered to you at more than 80% off!!! Don’t miss out on this rare chance to own a VERY SPECIAL MONIQUE L'HUILLIER gown at an UNBELIEVABLE PRICE!!! Happy Bidding!!! Measures 34 inches in the bust and 28 inches in the waist with fuller hips. Size 6 Happy Bidding!!!

i've tried hard na, dugay na sad... to make a sim city patterned sa metro cebu... i-post nako ugma bai... hope you will all like it guyz!!!
naa sa cya duha ka bridge... cantilever type ug stayed cable.... naa lang gamy pakapin mg landmarks.... mas maayo unta if our metropolis will transform into this.... hehehe daghan lng kaayo high rise......... tudloi ko niyo unsaon pag post diri ha.... gi post na diay na ko ni cya sa mozilla.. under sim city 4 rush hour pics... kung ganahan gyud mo mu- tanaw...

i attempted to do the same but i'm such a lazy bum -_-. i can't wait to see what you've done.

i'll be in cebu this saturday-monday... short trip lng sana my magawa kame...

hapit na mo close ang thread..

Wow, this thread is almost full... :scouserd:

@istefh: Try bar hopping... :D There are a lot of new hip places in town.... Weather is uncooperative though. :(

CHI set to work on new bldg.

Cebu Holdings Inc. will start work on the expansion of Ayala Center Cebu on Friday.

The expansion building, that will sit on an eight-hectare commercial block that used to be the public utility jeepney terminal adjacent to the mall, is expected to be completed early next year.

The new building, set to rise at the south surface area of the mall, will have five levels with basement parking floors, and will add over 60,000 square meters of gross leasable area.

This additional structure is seen to elevate the standards of Cebu lifestyle of shopping as it houses world-renowned brands. It will accomodate a supermarket, popular local and international retail outlets, and a digital hub that will complement the mall's existent offerings. (PR)

i'll be in cebu this saturday-monday... short trip lng sana my magawa kame...


hope you can meet with the SSC Cebu gangsters steph. Don't you worry you're in good hands. :D

CHI set to work on new bldg.

Cebu Holdings Inc. will start work on the expansion of Ayala Center Cebu on Friday.

The expansion building, that will sit on an eight-hectare commercial block that used to be the public utility jeepney terminal adjacent to the mall, is expected to be completed early next year.

The new building, set to rise at the south surface area of the mall, will have five levels with basement parking floors, and will add over 60,000 square meters of gross leasable area.

This additional structure is seen to elevate the standards of Cebu lifestyle of shopping as it houses world-renowned brands. It will accomodate a supermarket, popular local and international retail outlets, and a digital hub that will complement the mall's existent offerings. (PR)


oh 5 floors diay? i thot 3 levels ra. so as scheduled june 30 jud ang start. :okay:

Ei, please get the number of Ishtef... This should be another SSC-Meet?

^^ bai arnold, unsa pa lain gisulti ni gov. gwendolyn sa ANC?

oh 5 floors diay? i thot 3 levels ra. so as scheduled june 30 jud ang start. :okay:

5 levels cguro bai includes the basement already, which, obviously, would be 2 levels.

oh 5 floors diay? i thot 3 levels ra. so as scheduled june 30 jud ang start. :okay:

5 levels cguro bai includes the basement already, which, obviously, would be 2 levels.

Yes its 5 levels including 2 levels of basement parking (which I think would be connected to the present basement parking). And btw, if it will begin on June 30, diba there's a Gary V Concert on the South Surface Parking Area?

EDIT: Just realized that they could actually begin breaking ground at the Jeepney Terminal side. :D

^^

Where did sinjin got that press release about Ayala? sa newspapers?

^^ i thought gary v's concert will be at OnStage? But south side parking is the one fronting metro (i guess) so still it wont be affected by the expansion.

^^

Where did sinjin got that press release about Ayala? sa newspapers?

SunStar Cebu June 29, 2006

^^ i thought gary v's concert will be at OnStage? But south side parking is the one fronting metro (i guess) so still it wont be affected by the expansion.

South Surface is the one adjacent to the new passenger terminal. Kato atbang sa Metro (free and with parking fee) kay West Surface Parking Areas.

^^

yeah, the stage has already been assembled.. but I guess they can still go on with the fencing of the area..

:lock:

:lock: hi, sugbuanon sauna ba gamay pako otso anyos nakahinumdom lang ko nga gipamaligya/gipanghakot ang mga fine sand diha sa cebu mao na karon abuno nasab city government og white sand ang original gyud diha tanan cebu kay white sand man gyud sauna...ang beaches...so kung mag abuno nasab balik og white sand kinahanglan bantayan na gyud na naana gyud "bay watch" security guard...pareho og bay watch movie ba...

wow cebu ..

broadwalk bay cebu new pic.. bay be...unsa naman update sa SRP convention center pic..

Cebu: The Metropolis and Province
The 28th Thread

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/8565/thread23kw0ys.jpg

In the News...

Doubt to open at Onstage! at Ayala Center-Cebu

"Doubt," the provocative new Broadway play will open on Friday, June 30, at Onstage! Ayala Center-Cebu. Cherie Gil leads the cast of this funny, thought-provoking, and thoroughly-absorbing play that won most of the major theater awards in the US last season, including the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Awards for Best Play. After garnering rave reviews from audiences and critics alike, the play recently ended its four-week Manila run at the RCBC Plaza in Makati. It is being brought to Cebu by Little Boy Productions, headed by executive producer Hendri Go. "Doubt" will be staged in Cebu on June 30 to July 2 at the Onstage! Ayala Center-Cebu. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8pm, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. For tickets call Arts Council of Cebu and Citickets at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.

Gary V. performs at Ayala

Gary Valenciano will perform for free on June 30, 6p.m. at Ayala's South Surface Parking Area. Three hundred seats have been reserved for everyone, so head to the site early to get the best seats in the concent. For info, call Customer Care Hotline 232-0380.

CHI set to work on new bldg.

Cebu Holdings Inc. will start work on the expansion of Ayala Center Cebu on Friday.

The expansion building, that will sit on an eight-hectare commercial block that used to be the public utility jeepney terminal adajacent to the mall, is expected to be completed early next year.

The new building, set to rise at the south surface area of the mall, will have five levels with basement parking floors, and will add over 60,000 square meters of gross leasable area.

This additional structure is seen to elevate the standards of Cebu lifestyle of shopping as it houses world-renowned brands. It will accomodate a supermarket, popular local and international retail outlets, and a digital hub that will complement the mall's existent offerings. (PR)

Sony Square opens at Metro Ayala

Sony Philippines opened its eighth Sony Square store in the Philippines at the Appliance Department on the fourth floor of Metro Gaisano Ayala.

"We started opening Sony Squares in the Philippines last year and they have been successful in making it very easy for customers to experience Sony products," said Hiroaki Kobayashi, Sony Philippines president and chief executive officer.

They plan to open 10-12 more Sony Squares in the country within the year so that more customers will get to know how they can enjoy Sony products.

One of the new Sony products showcased is the Sony products showcased is the Sony Bravia LCD hi-definition TV.

DENR awards CCCI

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources awarded the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry for supporting the "Recyclables Collection Event" last June 17 at the Ayala Center Cebu. CCCI president Francis O. Monera received the plaque of appreciation from DENR Secretary Angelo Reyes and DENR-7 executive director Celso Loriega Jr.

Wellness Revo 2006 to tap kiddie market

The second year of Cebu's Wellness Revolution Exhibit will introduce another market segment for wellnes industry players, tapping the children to be active in wellness activities starting at an early age.

The wellness Revo set on June 29 to July 2 at the Ayala Center, will now involve children to appreciate wellness, as it has set a dedicated time to offer wellness activities for kids.

"Inspired by the turnout of participating young children with enthusiastic parents in last year's Wellness Revo, we have set aside one-day to offer wellness activities for kids, dubbed "Wellness Just For Kids or [WJ4K] segment," said organizer Jodie Soontit of Perspective Coaching Company Limited (PCCL).

Also, she said that the exhibition this year has evolved from offering services that encourage wellness lifestyle from inside and out, not only for the adults but also for the children.

"The WJ4K event is designed to introduce wellness habits for kids during their formative years. This will empower kids to live a well-based, active lifestyle," she added.

On July 4 (Sunday) children will be able to explore a fun learning for wellness, as interactive program complete with an activity clinic, obstacle run, and other gimmicks and attractions will be offered to them.

Industries that will be participating in the four-day show include the Spas, personal care companies, physical fitness, detoxification activities, food and beverage, medical wellness, and other service and product speacialists.

"The exhibit will revolve around a focused concept of "look good, feel good, and be good." It will be in a zen-like setting with natural elements around the exhibit area to promote well-being," Soontit said in a press conference.

Welness revo, she added, is organized to further promote Cebu as the Wellness Mecca in the Philippines, and present the public with a high-impact, interactive wellness and lifestyle events that promote the key characteristics and components of a well-balanced, active lifestyle.

About 48 exhibitors will be joining the exhibit, majority of them are from Cebu, while others are from Manila.

Many factors contribute to wellness-living a clean environment, eating organic food, engaging in physical exercise,balance between career, family and relationship and spiritual development.

All these aspects will be showcased during the show, to introduce the fullness of well being, not just of feeling good, looking good, but significantly being good.

Her company, PCCL, has chosen to support this advocacy, to capitalize the strongest existing asset of the Filipino people.

last thread na 2!!

last post na 2!!

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/8445/banner1copy0ea.jpg

.w.e.l.c.o.m.e.

Another FYI:

Southeast Asian Red Cross youth leaders gathers in Cebu for a five-day conference on how to improve the lives of the vulnerable people thru mobilizing the power of humanity.

The event dubbed as the 1st Southeast Asian National Youth Leaders' Summit (SEANYLS) aims to help the poor in line with a 2010 strategy formulated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

SEANYLS will announce at the end of the meet the "Mactan Declaration," a summary of the summit's outputs and plans.

Joining the summit are Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, East Timor and host country the Philippines. Australia also sent a representative to observe the summit. PIA-Cebu (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060629.htm&no=32)

kuan sad diay ang citylights garden bago na ug pintal.. green na kaayo ang dome mura ug cake tanawn.. hehe gnina rako kabantay klaro man kaayo ang duha ka condo sa amo bldg. sa usc-tc..

^^ pero dili pa maklaro ang tower 3 ug 4 bai?

ang makita nako ky half ra sa duha ka condo na gud bukid gaali..

i'll be in cebu this saturday-monday... short trip lng sana my magawa kame...

@ishtefh, sana ok lang sau mag meet tau ng ccs cebu pipol.... pagkakataon na tayong mag kita in person. Sana kami tour guide nyo para masaya tayong lahat at para memorable ang trip ninyo didto sa cebu. :)

hello mga bisdak sama nako..

post kayo sa top three favorite streets thread!!

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1493/165312056442b34fca5o7bx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8118/104030161e681f9c062b7ju.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2041/54923755eb93491fc2o7tr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3167/cbpatnight23rc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7134/cebubusinessprk3rt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/6630/13565923205603f479fo3vk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/9699/waterfronthotelatnight3wh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/1630/13695852721e02225c4o2ld.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

please join the TOP three favorite streets in your city thread

the rule there is to post the three streets in YOUR city that you like most and why, that way, others can experience your city through your description.thanks!

relax mo post lang nya mi didto.. :)

dili naman siguro kailangan e announce nimo sa tanan threads sa SSC sa pagpost sa "favorite streets thread"..

Call center firms urge Cebu to activate "night economy"


Call center companies are encouraging Cebu to develop facilities to spur the "night economy" to support the lifestyle of the growing call center agent population.

People Support Philippines president Bong Borja said one of the problems encountered by call centers in Cebu is the lack of available facilities to cater to the needs of the thousands of call center agents working in the unholy hours.

He said the recruitment problems have already been resolved as companies have developed ways to effectively pool call center agents. However, the inactive night-economy in Cebu remains to be a problem.

Call center staff getting off during the unholy hours like dawn or midnight have nowhere to go to unwind due to Cebu's lack of 24-hour retail stores, fast foods, coffee shops, restobars, among others.

Although, the former "The Village" located inside the Cebu Asia Town IT Park is now being reconstructed by Cebu Holdings Incorporated into a 24-hour commercial complex, designed to cater to the needs of the call center agents, it may not be enough to accommodate the entire call center agent population. PeopleSupport alone is targeting to employ over 2,000 call center agents in Cebu by end of this year, gearing up to add 1,000 more in 2007.

CHI president Rene D. Almendras earlier said that there is a huge market for the night economy in Cebu, as call centers are expanding their respective operations here.

The investment of the 24-hour commercial establishment is based on a study made by CHI showing strong demand for call center agents for lifestyle facilities during nighttime.

The establishment, Almendras said will not only house resto-bars, coffee shops, but a whole segment of lifestyle products and services, that are mostly missed by the call center agents while they are at work wide awake, while half of the world is sleeping.

On the other hand, call center companies lamented over the land-ownership policies in the country, which at present prohibit foreigners from owning properties. Borja, together with Western Wats Philippines president Chris S. Mangelson said these policies should be reviewed to attract more business process outsourcing (BPO) investments in the country, and encourage existing multinational companies (MNCs) to expand their operations here.

They said it's hard for the MNCs to consider extensive expansion here because they cannot own lands, and construct their own facilities.

If they insist on expanding, they still have to look for a building developer to build for them.


Capitol to hold bidding for building renovation


The Cebu provincial government is set to hold the bidding for the P5.96-million contract for the repair and improvement of the Capitol main building and its compound.

The local Bids and Awards Committee for Infrastructure projects slated the issuance of bidding documents for July 7 and the pre-bid conference for July 12. The receipt and opening of bids is scheduled on July 24.

Provincial engineer in-charge Eulogio Pelayre yesterday said there is no need for Capitol employees holding office in the main building to vacate as the scope of works only includes repainting, improvement of the door and window panels and refurbishing of the comfort rooms and floor.

The contract also includes groundwork for the repair of the Capitol's perimeter fence.

The fund to be used for the said repair works is already appropriated under the capital outlay in the 2006 annual budget for building improvements, according to Pelayre.

Under the invitation for eligibility and to bid posted in the Capitol website, the deadline for submission of eligibility requirements shall be today, after which notice of results of eligibility check shall be issued on July 6.

Aside from the governor's office, there are 16 offices under the executive department presently occupying the Capitol main building. - Cristina C. Birondo

Buyer allows city use of reclamation lot for 2 more years


THE winning buyer of Block 10 – a 46,345-square-meter area in the Cebu City North Reclamation Area – has allowed the city government to use the lot for two more years to give time for city-owned facilities in the lot to transfer elsewhere.

For this reason, the city council has asked for an allocation from the city’s general funds to pay for the lot’s real property taxes for those two years, even though it would be the duty of the buyer – Robinson’s Land Corp. – to pay for the tax after the deed of sale was signed.

“Considering that the city will have the beneficial use of the property during the said two year period, the city assumes to pay realty taxes thereon,” said Councilor Jose Daluz, who authored the proposal to allocate the funds, which the council approved yesterday.

This would effectively mean that the city will pay to itself the real property taxes of Block 10, in behalf of Robinson’s Land.

Block 10 currently accommodates the offices of the city police’s Mobile Patrol Group (MPG) and the city government’s Squatters Prevention Encroachment and Elimination Division (SPEED).

The city’s batching plant and an oil depot are also located on the lot. Also yesterday, the city council gave Mayor Tomas Osmeña authority to enter into a contract to sell Block 10 to Robinson’s Land.

Robinson’s Land was the winning bidder of the city auction to sell Block 10. The corporation bid P579.3 million for the property. It paid the city government a down payment of P289.7 million or 50 percent of the agreed amount last April 18, along with the bid documents required by the city.

The other P289.6 million would be paid to the city government when the deed of sale for the property is signed.

But regardless of when the deed of sale would be executed, Robinson’s Land said the city can still use Block 10 for two more years.

But the city council also clarified yesterday that apart from the special arrangement on real property taxes for two years, it would oppose granting any tax exemptions by the city government to Robinson’s Land.

“(This sale) is not one of those instances that is authorized by the city under the Local Government Code (to grant a tax exemption),” said Daluz.

relax mo post lang nya mi didto.. :)

dili naman siguro kailangan e announce nimo sa tanan threads sa SSC sa pagpost sa "favorite streets thread"..


sorry gud..nangimbita ra man

Thread 28, Wow! Congratulations Cebu!!! Arriba Cebu!!!

Oh how I miss Cebu!

I really agree with that notion of turning on the night economy... Long Live the Nocturnals! Here in Manila... I am dreaming that someday we will have a 24/7 mall with 24/7 cinema! :)

University of San Carlos Virtual Tour
http://museum.usc.edu.ph/online_uscweb/virtual_tour/vtour.html

Another FYI:

Southeast Asian Red Cross youth leaders gathers in Cebu for a five-day conference on how to improve the lives of the vulnerable people thru mobilizing the power of humanity.

The event dubbed as the 1st Southeast Asian National Youth Leaders' Summit (SEANYLS) aims to help the poor in line with a 2010 strategy formulated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

SEANYLS will announce at the end of the meet the "Mactan Declaration," a summary of the summit's outputs and plans.

Joining the summit are Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, East Timor and host country the Philippines. Australia also sent a representative to observe the summit. PIA-Cebu (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060629.htm&no=32)

Yeah, regarding that, they (SEANYLS) held a leadership seminar yesterday at our school

@sinjin- di ko lam kung my time pa mag bar hopping...

@markiiboi & arnoldsa- sana nga ma meet ko kayo kaso mukhang malabo and kasama ko mom, dad, kuya, ate ko tapos 3 days lng kame 3pm kame dadating this saturday, tapos buong linggo sa Badian kame tapos moday alis na kame ng kuya ko by 1pm... o diba, bitin na bitin pero i'll text na lng kung pwede, my # naman ako ni markiiboi... :D

Where is Cebu going?

By Fernando Fajardo
Cebu Daily News


WHEN told that we get half of the foreign tourist arrivals in the country, we think that Cebu is already or going to become Asia’s new tourist haven. We saw a few call centers being put in place and we also think that ICT, which is actually more sophisticated and far removed from a call center business, is the next biggest thing happening or going to happen in Cebu.

Just what do we really want for Cebu? Is it tourism, which is the main topic, along with the retirement industry, in the last IntourPreneur Conference? Is it call center and ICT business? Or is it light industrialization in the nature of the firms that we now see in Mactan's two economic zones?

In the words of Fidel Ramos in his Philippine 2000 Plan, we already know how and what the East Asians and our few successful neighbors in Southeast Asia did in becoming the world’s newly or nearly industrializing countries. It was not just private initiative. It was also the result of government action, which surely was based on the vision of their leaders. If we in Cebu are not getting any guidance from our national leaders, what about from our local leaders?

Let’s face it: for all the dirt that we threw at Ferdinand Marcos, he was not really lacking in vision or left behind by his contemporaries in Asia in seeing what needed to be done to propel the country to higher level of development. To promote industrialization, he formulated one of the first Investment Incentives Act in the region. He was also not behind in building export processing zones, including one in Mactan, after Bataan, which he followed with the more ambitious 3,000-hectare industrial estate in Misamis Oriental. Marcos was also first in seeing the potential of tourism, as shown by his full support to Fonacier in Cebu to put up Cebu Plaza Hotel and beach resorts in Mactan (Tambuli), Dalaguete (Argao Beach Club), and Panglao (Bohol Beach Club).

Marcos, of course, failed to realize his vision for many reasons. Among them was his failure to control the excesses of his own people, including his own and that of her late-blooming but more ambitious wife. Marcos, for example, saw that the country’s monopolists and oligarchs were preventing the country to move forward. He aptly worked for their destruction, only to find his own people replacing them, like Cojuangco in coconut and Benedicto in sugar. In her time, Corazon Aquino did not only return the oligarchs destroyed by Marcos to power, like Lopez of Meralco, she also allowed the rise of new oligarchs around her circle.

Cebu is lacking in natural resources, the reason Legaspi abandoned it in favor of Manila as the center of power of the Spanish colonial government. These days, a place lacking in natural resource is not necessarily disadvantaged. It can compensate for it with abundant skilled labor, strategic location, or enterprising business class to achieve success. Japan, with very limited arable land, is number one proof of this. South Korea is another, having found itself empty of industrial base and natural resources when it was cut off from the North after the Korean War. Closer to us, are Hong Kong and Singapore, which, although only a fraction of Cebu in land area, have many times more in output and export.

Do we know where Cebu is going? I am afraid not. We do not even have a vision. I often heard Joel Mari Yu of the Cebu Investment Promotion talking of Cebu going into light industries and the ICT before. Then he also talked of tourism. Now he adds the retirement and related medical and wellness industries as opportunities that Cebu should focus on next.

I consider Joel Cebu’s Bernardo Villegas in his optimism and ability to see business trends. We also have Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Francis Monera now seeing and talking of the same business prospects for Cebu. If what we see, however, are based only on current business trends, nothing lasting will come out of it. This is because business trends, as seen by keen observers like Yu, Villegas, and Monera, are short-term and, therefore, subject to change without notice. What we need to see is the underlying force behind the trend which can be seen be seen only if one thinks long term and strategic.

Look at the industries that we are getting in Mactan. They are here mainly for our cheap labor. That was before China and Vietnam, which have cheaper labor, joined the free world and before India, which is second only to China in population size worldwide, replaced its myopic economic policies with more openness. A few more years and the rest of Indochina – Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos – will do the same thing. Add to this the advent of more and better technology that makes labor only a smaller fraction of the total cost of production and it is not hard to see our newly opened economic zones in mainland Cebu remaining empty for long.

Cebu started together with, if not ahead, of Bali and Phuket in opening to foreign tourists. Look how many they are getting these days. Compared to our 400,000 last year, they count their tourist arrivals by the millions. What is wrong? As Mayor Tommy Osmeña tells us, everything is wrong in the way tourism is done in Cebu. By the way, what happened to the Tourism Master Plan prepared by Hawaiian tourism experts hired by an organization affiliated with the Department of Trade and Industry about ten years ago? Well, who cares?

At about the same time, a Japanese consulting group commissioned by the Regional Development Council in the last days of Lito Osmeña at the Capitol, prepared the Comprehensive Master Development Plan for the province. Not one of the three governors that followed him made use of it.

Where is Cebu going? To more of the same, I am afraid. That is, if our local leaders will not play their role right in strategic planning and in laying out the groundwork for more investments to come into areas where Cebu has a long-term competitive advantage.

iyaha pud ng view mga bai....
pasagdi lng....
klaro btaw nato ang success sa cebu karon....
makita man bsag asa ka mu-adto dri sa cebu dba...
Long Live Cebu!!!
NAa btaw nato pirmi ang Sto. Niño, magkalisud man o dili...

^^ Lagi.. I don't know if the article about "Where is Cebu?" is a wake-up call or just plain criticism sans alternatives.

Besides, I like the pace of Cebu's development. Not too fast, not too slow. All it needs is the timing. :D

If Cebu and entire Visayas is separated from "Imperial Manila" (Impeachment complaint again! Dammit!). The development will be increased by only-God-knows-how-many fold.

ambot ngano naka huna2x pud na cya ana,.. wa man gani philippine city kron maka gukod sa kind of development we have right now...
united man pud btaw tanan dri karon...
ang business sector ug ang local government.., very cooperative man gani kyo cla... naa gyuy ing-ana ng mga tawo, grabe kaayo ka perfectionist... nganu man diay ug dili million atong foreign tourist... basta atong makuha nga tourist kay kanang naay quality...mga honeymooners, businessmen, family ug mga tourist nga nangita ug fun, leisure, business, dili mga BUTU SA MGA BURIKAT gi Pangita!!!

^^

ummmmmmmm, nothing wrong with the article. :) I even liked it. Also, it's just an opinion column in Cebu Daily News and not a blind attack or whatsoever.

Such an article might even lead our leaders to work overtime and address certain issues. As of now, our leaders are currently cleaning up Malapascua Island aside from the fact that some of them are also inviting more hotels to set up shop here. More activities too are being geared up. And with the development of the tourism zones in both the Mandaue Recla and the SRP, then for sure these would generate something. :)

As of now, what I want the provincial government to develop is that wharf in Lapu-Lapu City where people can just pay P10 to ride a ferry crossing Mactan Channel all the way to Cebu City. It's very similar to Hongkong's Star Ferry. If only they could rehabilitate the wharf like do some cleaning up, some repainting, etc..etc.. and also introduce bigger, safer, and cleaner ferries then that would surely be something we could look up to. Also, it would be nice if a promenade in Lapu-Lapu City overlooking Cebu City, like some sort of a boardwalk, would be developed. I went to the Birhen sa Regla Church yesterday and I didn't know that the view towards Cebu City was really awesome. :)

ummm, I'll just email this to Gwen, I know she will listen.. Hehehehehhe...

By the way, Gwen was interviewed yesterday on ANC. She narrated her accomplishments over the interview along with her plans and future projects for the province. Very inspiring indeed. She mentioned that the province now has a P2-billion budget surplus.

As of now, the province is bent on recovering properties, that have been left idle, worth billions. One such example of this is the Banilad property which was bidded out for more than P1 billion pesos. Another would be the TESDA property beside Waterfront. Another provincial property beside Chong Hua Hospital is also currently being developed as a new location for "Larsian." At least the road there, currently being occupied by the make-shift stalls will be rehabilitated.

tomorrow's the big day!!! and excited na kong pumunta ng cebu... 3 years ago pa ung last visit ko...

Last night on BUSINESS NIGHTLY (ANC) they featured CEBU again with its growing BPO. What driving the CEBU economy right now is Tellecommunication, BPO and Tourism. They even show a bit portion of Parklane International Hote (guys do you have any idea, when will its grand opening? of course any pictures? :lol:).

^^

The hotel is already open. But I don't know when the formal opening would really be..

^^

ummmmmmmm, nothing wrong with the article. :) I even liked it. Also, it's just an opinion column in Cebu Daily News and not a blind attack or whatsoever.

Such an article might even lead our leaders to work overtime and address certain issues. As of now, our leaders are currently cleaning up Malapascua Island aside from the fact that some of them are also inviting more hotels to set up shop here. More activities too are being geared up. And with the development of the tourism zones in both the Mandaue Recla and the SRP, then for sure these would generate something. :)

As of now, what I want the provincial government to develop is that wharf in Lapu-Lapu City where people can just pay P10 to ride a ferry crossing Mactan Channel all the way to Cebu City. It's very similar to Hongkong's Star Ferry. If only they could rehabilitate the wharf like do some cleaning up, some repainting, etc..etc.. and also introduce bigger, safer, and cleaner ferries then that would surely be something we could look up to. Also, it would be nice if a promenade in Lapu-Lapu City overlooking Cebu City, like some sort of a boardwalk, would be developed. I went to the Birhen sa Regla Church yesterday and I didn't know that the view towards Cebu City was really awesome. :)

ummm, I'll just email this to Gwen, I know she will listen.. Hehehehehhe...

By the way, Gwen was interviewed yesterday on ANC. She narrated her accomplishments over the interview along with her plans and future projects for the province. Very inspiring indeed. She mentioned that the province now has a P2-billion budget surplus.

As of now, the province is bent on recovering properties, that have been left idle, worth billions. One such example of this is the Banilad property which was bidded out for more than P1 billion pesos. Another would be the TESDA property beside Waterfront. Another provincial property beside Chong Hua Hospital is also currently being developed as a new location for "Larsian." At least the road there, currently being occupied by the make-shift stalls will be rehabilitated.

hi arnolsa, korek ka diyan, okey na okey ito. salodo ako nito for making cebu philippines great place for everyone. :cheers:

tomorrow's the big day!!! and excited na kong pumunta ng cebu... 3 years ago pa ung last visit ko...

Ang daming butas sa mga kalye ngayon, weather was really bad the past days.... But now, it's quite fine, hope it will cooperate with your visit. :D

unsa, thread 28 na?

Sinjin,
Nakalimot naka sa imong gisaad nga pics sa Boy's High no?
Post unya kung makalugar ka.
Salamat.

Five-Day Thailand Trip Tops Summer Holiday Choices

This summer the vacation package of choice is a five-day trip to Southeast Asia. Most travelers reportedly expect to spend W400,000-500,000 thousand (US$1=W949) on vacation. A survey of 10,598 customers at the reservation center at Lotte Tours on June 19-25 found that 20.5 percent preferred Bangkok, Thailand as their overseas destination.

The next most popular destination was Hokkaido, Japan (13 percent), followed by Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province (12.5 percent), Phuket, Thailand (10.4 percent), Western Europe, Guam or Saipan (6.6 percent) and Cebu, Philippines (6.3 percent). As for length of stay the five- day format was the most popular (36 percent), followed by four days (19 percent), and six days (16 percent). July 29 ? Aug. 4 was the most popular time (17 percent), followed by July 22-28 (16 percent).

As for how much they expect to spend on their vacations, 33 percent said W400,000-500,000 followed by 24 percent that said W500,000 - 1 million and 20 percent more than W1 million.


_____________________


Not quite impressive but at least we are on the board. :)

the view of the mountain in uphill Cebu (Busay)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/slimer_2006/ac9c9136.jpg

BY RUBY ANNE M. RUBIO, Reporter

P1-B outlay set for Ayala Center Cebu expansion

CEBU - Ayala Land, Inc. affiliate Cebu Holdings, Inc. has alloted P1 billion to expand the Ayala Center Cebu in the next three years.

Yesterday, the listed company had a groundbreaking ceremony for the five-level building which will start construction next month. Its target completion is March 2007. The expanded building will be operational in the first half of next year.

"This is seen to make a significant impact on the community we serve," Cebu Holdings President Rene D. Almendras said.

But he declined to disclose the breakdown of the P1-billion outlay for Ayala Center Cebu, which is a shopping complex built on a nine-hectare property. It serves as the centerpiece of one of the largest and fully integrated business and commercial centers in Cebu City.

Fifty popular local and international brands will set up shop in the building. It will also hold an entree of digital gadgets from cameras, mobile phones and VOIP-based technologies.

"The new expansion building will boast of contemporary yet sophisticated aesthetics, upscale and the latest furnishings that will not only delight the senses but will make our valued shoppers proud of being part of Ayala Center Cebu," he said.

Chief operating officer Francis O. Monera said the project reiterates the company’s commitment to contribute to improving the Cebuano lifestyle.

"This five-level building will be a place for alternative offerings which will complement those already existing at the mall and is expected to again elevate the standards of Cebu lifestyle shopping. Today marks a ceremony, not only of building with brick and mortar, but of building relationships and enhancing a way of living as well.

Like the creed we live by as a company, we shall always strive to create landmarks in Cebu’s landscape, set standards in the industry, and build relationships with the community," said Mr. Monera, who is also the executive vice-president.

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW070106/content.php?id=041

^^ as what sinjin posted, hopefully they can open rustan's department store and supermarket by september and the lagoon by december. :okay:

thanks for the below article. it's very interesting. :)

Five-Day Thailand Trip Tops Summer Holiday Choices

This summer the vacation package of choice is a five-day trip to Southeast Asia. Most travelers reportedly expect to spend W400,000-500,000 thousand (US$1=W949) on vacation. A survey of 10,598 customers at the reservation center at Lotte Tours on June 19-25 found that 20.5 percent preferred Bangkok, Thailand as their overseas destination.

The next most popular destination was Hokkaido, Japan (13 percent), followed by Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province (12.5 percent), Phuket, Thailand (10.4 percent), Western Europe, Guam or Saipan (6.6 percent) and Cebu, Philippines (6.3 percent). As for length of stay the five- day format was the most popular (36 percent), followed by four days (19 percent), and six days (16 percent). July 29 ? Aug. 4 was the most popular time (17 percent), followed by July 22-28 (16 percent).

As for how much they expect to spend on their vacations, 33 percent said W400,000-500,000 followed by 24 percent that said W500,000 - 1 million and 20 percent more than W1 million.


_____________________


Not quite impressive but at least we are on the board. :)

Also, it would be nice if a promenade in Lapu-Lapu City overlooking Cebu City, like some sort of a boardwalk, would be developed. I went to the Birhen sa Regla Church yesterday and I didn't know that the view towards Cebu City was really awesome. :)


I already imagined this, I even thought to buy a property in that area even kung "bato bato" lang ang beach area kay the view of cebu city would be priceless specially at night. Did you take any pictures Arnold??

BY RUBY ANNE M. RUBIO, Reporter

P1-B outlay set for Ayala Center Cebu expansion

CEBU - Ayala Land, Inc. affiliate Cebu Holdings, Inc. has alloted P1 billion to expand the Ayala Center Cebu in the next three years.

Yesterday, the listed company had a groundbreaking ceremony for the five-level building which will start construction next month. Its target completion is March 2007. The expanded building will be operational in the first half of next year.

"This is seen to make a significant impact on the community we serve," Cebu Holdings President Rene D. Almendras said.

But he declined to disclose the breakdown of the P1-billion outlay for Ayala Center Cebu, which is a shopping complex built on a nine-hectare property. It serves as the centerpiece of one of the largest and fully integrated business and commercial centers in Cebu City.

Fifty popular local and international brands will set up shop in the building. It will also hold an entree of digital gadgets from cameras, mobile phones and VOIP-based technologies.

"The new expansion building will boast of contemporary yet sophisticated aesthetics, upscale and the latest furnishings that will not only delight the senses but will make our valued shoppers proud of being part of Ayala Center Cebu," he said.

Chief operating officer Francis O. Monera said the project reiterates the company’s commitment to contribute to improving the Cebuano lifestyle.

"This five-level building will be a place for alternative offerings which will complement those already existing at the mall and is expected to again elevate the standards of Cebu lifestyle shopping. Today marks a ceremony, not only of building with brick and mortar, but of building relationships and enhancing a way of living as well.

Like the creed we live by as a company, we shall always strive to create landmarks in Cebu’s landscape, set standards in the industry, and build relationships with the community," said Mr. Monera, who is also the executive vice-president.

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW070106/content.php?id=041
whew, the long-awaited expansion has finally begun... and it would just be more or less a year.. how bout SM's? wala ba to gispecify wen 2 mahuman? coz when we will transfer to the new CDU bldg, dnha na jd mi mag-laagan prmi.. ahehe (bad ni da).. :D

^^di na gyud mo sosyal kung sa sm na mo suroyan, kalevel na ninyo ang florencio urot public school. 1 bilyon is a very big amount for a mall expansion, I can't wait for the new Ayala after the 1 bilyon expansion.

Can anyone repost the renderings of the expansion of Ayala Cebu?

Amara Phase 2 launched today


Developer Cebu Holdings, Inc. is scheduled to launch today the Phase 2 of Amara, its 46-hectare seaside community in Liloan, Cebu.

Amara, a project of Ayala Land affiliate CHI in partnership with Coastal Highpoint Ventures Inc., is one of the few lighthouse communities in the world. It is located in Barangay Catarman, Liloan.

Phase 2 sits on 6.8 hectares and will consist of 87 lots. It will feature a sports and recreation club and a park with a gazebo and lagoon.

Phase 2 is adjacent to the century-old Bagacay lighthouse, which is operated by the Philippine Coast Guard and was named a national historical landmark last month.

American Governor General Howard Taft declared the property as a reservation in 1903 and today, the lighthouse is deemed one of the few remaining lighthouses that serve an important example of American architecture in the country.

Mga guys, who is free this afternoon/tonight? istheph might be able to meet up kay dili man siya madayun sa badian. pwede cya sa ayala. text me lang if available mo.


by the way, taga Tisa, Labangon na diay ko. mamalhin me karun. unya two weeks pa before matauran ko yg globelines broadband. so basin absent sa ko diri for two week.s mao ra to. hehehe. bow.

PIER CINCO and SRP VIDEOS (MY TAKE) (http://www.youtube.com/p/E75C1250227BE73C) :)

Pang 28th na! :colgate:

^^di na gyud mo sosyal kung sa sm na mo suroyan, kalevel na ninyo ang florencio urot public school. 1 bilyon is a very big amount for a mall expansion, I can't wait for the new Ayala after the 1 bilyon expansion.


Dako gyud kayo ng 1 Billion bai!!! SM Mall of Asia kay mga 6 Billion... unya kanang 1 Billion pra ra gud na expansion.... maka imagine lang ta unsa ka kurat ng bag-o nga mall... hehehe.... may unta ug butngan bag-o entertainment center... kanang dako pud.. gamay kaayo ang current nila....
unya mas maayo ug magbaha ang red horse!!!

I already imagined this, I even thought to buy a property in that area even kung "bato bato" lang ang beach area kay the view of cebu city would be priceless specially at night. Did you take any pictures Arnold??


Naa mi property dha bai!!! kilid sa Mabuhay Sunshine... batuon lang kaayo dha dapit, bakhawan man gud.... gi reclaim hinuon namo gkan sa mainland Canjulao padung sa dagat.... It is facing the Cebu Port Center... lindot pud kayo pics nako dha nga nakuha..... pi na ka duol nga silingan namo kay ang Naval base dha... mga 2 Kilometers.... actually dili gyud blay ang gitukod namo dha... yarda ra na cya... kay in the future mag tukod man mi shipyard dha dapita... kami man ang mamalitay ug mga guba na barko ni Sulpicio... unya amo na I-scrap unya baligya sa gawas.... Naval Architect Diay ko someday...hehe... Hapit na..... priceless gyud ang view bay... Imagine mura ka ug naa sa Kowloon unya overlooking HongKong Island.....

by the way, taga Tisa, Labangon na diay ko. mamalhin me karun. unya two weeks pa before matauran ko yg globelines broadband. so basin absent sa ko diri for two week.s mao ra to. hehehe. bow.

so silingan na mo ni marvin bai? daghan na ta taga south dapit! yehey!!! our nearest mall in the future is sosyal, arcenas estate.. hehe... :)

taken from sunstars cebu's CBM supplementary special. (no links, this is not found online)

Sunny in Cebu

Exit doomsayers, enter optimists about cebu's economic growth. no less than philippine chamber of commerce and industry president donald dee described cebu's economy to be robust and the envy of all at the intourpreneur 2006 last week.

the event, the higlight of this years cebu business month. gathered a collection of praises, both old and new about cebu's economy.

those in the business process outsourcing and contact center industry said nothing but good things about being in cebu as they bared plans for expansion in the province (cebu).

those in the tourism sector on the other hand, foresee cebu's potentials, both in the areas of medical tourism and a destination for retirement.

early this year, the board of investments (BOI) predicted investors in 2006 to be bullish, saying the level of investor confidence in central visayas is rising.

BOI cebu extension offfice chief ernesto pintac reported a total of P17.7 billion worth of investment projects in central visayas last year, 90 to 95 percent of which were poured in cebu.

in 2004, the BOI registered only P2.9 billion in investment projects.

last march, pintac said there were already 22 investment leads in the region for the year, three of which are in cebu with an estimated project cost of P1.5 billion to P2 billion.

cebu, with or without BOI incentives, is an attractive place to invest in. the huge demand for services and products in cebu is one reason why investors come, pintac said.

the boost in the region's tourism is one reason there are a good number of investors that will invest in resorts and hotels in cebu, he said.

john joseph mercado, CEO of bigfoot global solutions inc. said cebu's human resource, telecommunications infrastructure adn accessibility made the company choose cebu as an investment location in the country.

bigfoot group of companies, one of the firms that registered for BOI incentives, has invested around $25 million to $30 million since its operation in cebu, he said.
the firm has hired about 600 cebuanos since 2001 and now has a monthly payroll of P10 to P15 million.

according to the national economic and development authority, some P79.14 million worth of planned investments for new ICT projects in cebu and negros oriental were registered with the BOI in 2005.

robust exports also point to the rapid growth of the economy. since 2001, the department of trade and industry saw the value of exports in the region rise. from $2.988 billion in 2001, total exports in the region in 2005 went up to $4.713 billion.
from 2001, the electronic sector remained the top exporter, with its share rising from 37.5 percent in 2001 to 39.02 percent last year.

bernard vonn sia, general manager of hardware and construction supply outlet steel and stone, noted a gradual increase in sales with the rising number of building projects, particularly ICT related facilities.

john hickey, cheif operations officer of GE (general electric) finance corp., which took over keppel bank branches in the country and renamed these GE money bank, also noted a significant year on year growth in the philippines' gross domestic product.

he said the company considers cebu an important market.

tourism stakeholders on the other hand are moving towards enabling cebu to be at the forefront of medical tourism development.

after all, cebu has essentials that nature has bestowed; almost year-round sun, beautiful beaches and a relatively stable peace and order.

with better coordination among public and private sector stakeholders, and the stablishment of facilities and improved services, cebu could very well become what business and government planners are envisioning it to be; an ICT and tourism hub for the world to envy./ by liberty a. pinili

taken from sunstars cebu's CBM supplementary special. (no links, this is not found online)

Sunny in Cebu

Exit doomsayers, enter optimists about cebu's economic growth. no less than philippine chamber of commerce and industry president donald dee described cebu's economy to be robust and the envy of all at the intourpreneur 2006 last week.

the event, the higlight of this years cebu business month. gathered a collection of praises, both old and new about cebu's economy.

those in the business process outsourcing and contact center industry said nothing but good things about being in cebu as they bared plans for expansion in the province (cebu).

those in the tourism sector on the other hand, foresee cebu's potentials, both in the areas of medical tourism and a destination for retirement.

early this year, the board of investments (BOI) predicted investors in 2006 to be bullish, saying the level of investor confidence in central visayas is rising.

BOI cebu extension offfice chief ernesto pintac reported a total of P17.7 billion worth of investment projects in central visayas last year, 90 to 95 percent of which were poured in cebu.

in 2004, the BOI registered only P2.9 billion in investment projects.

last march, pintac said there were already 22 investment leads in the region for the year, three of which are in cebu with an estimated project cost of P1.5 billion to P2 billion.

cebu, with or without BOI incentives, is an attractive place to invest in. the huge demand for services and products in cebu is one reason why investors come, pintac said.

the boost in the region's tourism is one reason there are a good number of investors that will invest in resorts and hotels in cebu, he said.

john joseph mercado, CEO of bigfoot global solutions inc. said cebu's human resource, telecommunications infrastructure adn accessibility made the company choose cebu as an investment location in the country.

bigfoot group of companies, one of the firms that registered for BOI incentives, has invested around $25 million to $30 million since its operation in cebu, he said.
the firm has hired about 600 cebuanos since 2001 and now has a monthly payroll of P10 to P15 million.

according to the national economic and development authority, some P79.14 million worth of planned investments for new ICT projects in cebu and negros oriental were registered with the BOI in 2005.

robust exports also point to the rapid growth of the economy. since 2001, the department of trade and industry saw the value of exports in the region rise. from $2.988 billion in 2001, total exports in the region in 2005 went up to $4.713 billion.
from 2001, the electronic sector remained the top exporter, with its share rising from 37.5 percent in 2001 to 39.02 percent last year.

bernard vonn sia, general manager of hardware and construction supply outlet steel and stone, noted a gradual increase in sales with the rising number of building projects, particularly ICT related facilities.

john hickey, cheif operations officer of GE (general electric) finance corp., which took over keppel bank branches in the country and renamed these GE money bank, also noted a significant year on year growth in the philippines' gross domestic product.

he said the company considers cebu an important market.

tourism stakeholders on the other hand are moving towards enabling cebu to be at the forefront of medical tourism development.

after all, cebu has essentials that nature has bestowed; almost year-round sun, beautiful beaches and a relatively stable peace and order.

with better coordination among public and private sector stakeholders, and the stablishment of facilities and improved services, cebu could very well become what business and government planners are envisioning it to be; an ICT and tourism hub for the world to envy./ by liberty a. pinili

Nice.... All roads lead to Cebu!

higlights of other articles on the special supplement. mga higlights na lang kay kapoy ug type, wakekekeke.

hub a life
thousands find jobs as ICT firms invest millions in the province

*we (contact centers) are coming here because cebu has the potential to become the country's next IT hub. contact centers will not just spend millions of dollars in our facilities here without checking if we will have the talents - bong borja, peoplesupport president.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mount4.jpg
peoplesupport at asiatown I.T. park

*united states bases western wats has added 500 contact center representatives this year to its 800 employees. company president chris mangelson said western wats, located inside the mactan economic zone2, spends an average of P11 million per month to the salary and allowance of its employees. thats all coming from outside infused into the economy in the form of wages, none of that will go back to the US, he said.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mepz2.jpg
googleearth of mepz II

*in 2005, another contact center, convergys, started operating in cebu, making available about 1000 jobs in the province. in total, cebu has more than 13 call centers employing more than 5000 people.

*to manifest its support for the province's efforts to transform itself into the ICT hub of asia, PLDT entrusted cebu with its second innolab in the country. the innolab, where PLDT will hatch new ideas to innovate in all areas of tits business, cost the company over 20 million.

*globelines broadband has deployed 30 percent of its total network in the visayas with the bulk of the lines allocated in cebu.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/fundraiser1.jpg
globe innove at cebu business park
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mountain10.jpg
globe's engineering facility at asiatown IT park

*other IT firms like IBM are also intensifying their presence in cebu.

with IT and IT-related companies setting up operations in the province, who can stop cebu's economy from leaping forward?

- by jessica banzon natad.

higlights of other articles on the special supplement. mga higlights na lang kay kapoy ug type, wakekekeke.

hub a life
thousands find jobs as ICT firms invest millions in the province

*we (contact centers) are coming here because cebu has the potential to become the country's next IT hub. contact centers will not just spend millions of dollars in our facilities here without checking if we will have the talents - bong borja, peoplesupport president.

*united states bases western wats has added 500 contact center representatives this year to its 800 employees. company president chris mangelson said western wats, located inside the mactan economic zone2, spends an average of P11 million per month to the salary and allowance of its employees. thats all coming from outside infused into the economy in the form of wages, none of that will go back to the US, he said.

*in 2005, another contact center, convergys, started operating in cebu, making available about 1000 jobs in the province. in total, cebu has more than 13 call centers employing more than 5000 people.

*to manifest its support for the province's efforts to transform itself into the ICT hub of asia, PLDT entrusted cebu with its second innolab in the country. the innolab, where PLDT will hatch new ideas to innovate in all areas of tits business, cost the company over 20 million.

*globelines broadband has deployed 30 percent of its total network in the visayas with the bulk of the lines allocated in cebu.

*other IT firms like IBM are also intensifying their presence in cebu.

with IT and IT-related companies setting up operations in the province, who can stop cebu's economy from leaping forward?

- by jessica banzon natad.

tubag ra ko ha... puol man gud... kapoy.... sige mnaw youtube..... Inum ta ron na!

^^

ummmmmmmm, nothing wrong with the article. :) I even liked it. Also, it's just an opinion column in Cebu Daily News and not a blind attack or whatsoever.

Such an article might even lead our leaders to work overtime and address certain issues. As of now, our leaders are currently cleaning up Malapascua Island aside from the fact that some of them are also inviting more hotels to set up shop here. More activities too are being geared up. And with the development of the tourism zones in both the Mandaue Recla and the SRP, then for sure these would generate something. :)

As of now, what I want the provincial government to develop is that wharf in Lapu-Lapu City where people can just pay P10 to ride a ferry crossing Mactan Channel all the way to Cebu City. It's very similar to Hongkong's Star Ferry. If only they could rehabilitate the wharf like do some cleaning up, some repainting, etc..etc.. and also introduce bigger, safer, and cleaner ferries then that would surely be something we could look up to. Also, it would be nice if a promenade in Lapu-Lapu City overlooking Cebu City, like some sort of a boardwalk, would be developed. I went to the Birhen sa Regla Church yesterday and I didn't know that the view towards Cebu City was really awesome. :)

ummm, I'll just email this to Gwen, I know she will listen.. Hehehehehhe...

By the way, Gwen was interviewed yesterday on ANC. She narrated her accomplishments over the interview along with her plans and future projects for the province. Very inspiring indeed. She mentioned that the province now has a P2-billion budget surplus.

As of now, the province is bent on recovering properties, that have been left idle, worth billions. One such example of this is the Banilad property which was bidded out for more than P1 billion pesos. Another would be the TESDA property beside Waterfront. Another provincial property beside Chong Hua Hospital is also currently being developed as a new location for "Larsian." At least the road there, currently being occupied by the make-shift stalls will be rehabilitated.


yeah, the ferry-boats crossing mactan channel could really make good use of a facelift...i agree that it indeed has potential for becoming a tourist attraction...i tried taking it once when i went to opon church, the ride was great, and you'll get a chance to see a lot of cebu from the harbor...i even urge my classmates from lapu-lapu to take the ferry when going home...

another article from the special supplement, unedited.

Next stop-CEBU
the island could become the prime getaway in asia, but investment is needed to improve its capacity to recieve tourists.

Cebu could become the next major tourist destination in asia-and not just for leisure tourism, which cebu is already known for-but for business and educational tourism as well. on top of that, the island is also said to have the potential to become a place like hollywood.

however, cebu will still have some way to go to become the primary getaway fo foreign tourists.

at the recently concluded tourism congress held at the waterfront cebu city hotel and casino, government officials and officers from the business sector said cebu has everything it takes to be at the top of the destination list of world-class travellers.

with its pristine beaches, rich cultural heritage and a variety of interesting spots, the island can very well compete with other asian countries like thailand, indonesia and singapore in attracting more tourists to the region.

to do this however, rosvi gaetos, head of the department of tourism team japan, stressed that the island has to develop its capability and capacity in handling the increasing demands of the travel industry.

cebu, she pointed out, should upgrade its existing hotels, professionalize frontline services and improve its road networks, ensuring the comfort of visitors.

to be able to cater to different kinds of tourists, gaetos added, cebu needs to build more budget hotels, cultural hotels and boutique hotels. the lack of room supply in the island prevents travel agents from bringing more tourists in, she explained.

althought the island has already attracted many guests, especially the japanes, for its fabulous beaches and mouth-watering fruits, it can still increase the number by preparing additional packages and enhancing the existing tour itineraries, the DOT official said.

gaetos said the island can hope for the increase in japanese tourists in the year ahead, though, since philippine airlines is planning to reopen direct flights from the different cities in japan to the mactan-cebu international airport.

but if cebu enhances its potentials in the filmmaking industry, not only the japanese will be heading to the airport in mactan, but also the americans, among others who will be coming over to have their film projects done by cebuanos.

matt lubetich, chief operating officer of bigfoot ent., ltd., a filmmaking company, believes cebu can play a very good role in the international film and entertainment industry.

aside from its good location, he said, the island has competent people who can do films of world-class quality.

he said the cebuano filmmakers are as competent as their counterparts in asia and even in hollywood. there are already several tv commercials and even some international films, he revealed, that are proudly made in cebu by the locals.

if direct flights are going to be opened fro LA to cebu, lubetich stressed, the tourism and film industry in the city is definitely going to shine.

he added that cebu has the potential to become the 21st century telecommunication hub in asia.

the cebuanos mastery in the english language is also drawing foreign businessmen to consider the island as an ideal location to put up branches. call centers are invading the cebu market, employing thousands of cebuanos, who can speak english like they do.

ivic mueco, senior site director of convergys chose cebu for its visayas branch because this is where a large pool of college-educated poeple come from. she added that because of the support of the education department, cebu is now an emerging educational hub in the visayas and mindanao.
this status, she explained, can improve the tourism industry in the island.

mueco said the community should not underestimate the many graduates from nursing, engineering or commerce who end up working in call centers but should be proud of them for their proficiency and mastery of the business language.

the optimism and positive projections for the future of cebu abound. to turn all these to reality, gaetos said, it is never too early to plan for the next move.

by the way, taga Tisa, Labangon na diay ko. mamalhin me karun. unya two weeks pa before matauran ko yg globelines broadband. so basin absent sa ko diri for two week.s mao ra to. hehehe. bow.

MarkiiBoi silingan na diay ta ani heheheheh

Where is Cebu going?

By Fernando Fajardo
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 11:44am (Mla time) 06/30/2006

WHEN told that we get half of the foreign tourist arrivals in the country, we think that Cebu is already or going to become Asia’s new tourist haven. We saw a few call centers being put in place and we also think that ICT, which is actually more sophisticated and far removed from a call center business, is the next biggest thing happening or going to happen in Cebu.

Just what do we really want for Cebu? Is it tourism, which is the main topic, along with the retirement industry, in the last IntourPreneur Conference? Is it call center and ICT business? Or is it light industrialization in the nature of the firms that we now see in Mactan's two economic zones?

In the words of Fidel Ramos in his Philippine 2000 Plan, we already know how and what the East Asians and our few successful neighbors in Southeast Asia did in becoming the world’s newly or nearly industrializing countries. It was not just private initiative. It was also the result of government action, which surely was based on the vision of their leaders. If we in Cebu are not getting any guidance from our national leaders, what about from our local leaders?

Let’s face it: for all the dirt that we threw at Ferdinand Marcos, he was not really lacking in vision or left behind by his contemporaries in Asia in seeing what needed to be done to propel the country to higher level of development. To promote industrialization, he formulated one of the first Investment Incentives Act in the region. He was also not behind in building export processing zones, including one in Mactan, after Bataan, which he followed with the more ambitious 3,000-hectare industrial estate in Misamis Oriental. Marcos was also first in seeing the potential of tourism, as shown by his full support to Fonacier in Cebu to put up Cebu Plaza Hotel and beach resorts in Mactan (Tambuli), Dalaguete (Argao Beach Club), and Panglao (Bohol Beach Club).

Marcos, of course, failed to realize his vision for many reasons. Among them was his failure to control the excesses of his own people, including his own and that of her late-blooming but more ambitious wife. Marcos, for example, saw that the country’s monopolists and oligarchs were preventing the country to move forward. He aptly worked for their destruction, only to find his own people replacing them, like Cojuangco in coconut and Benedicto in sugar. In her time, Corazon Aquino did not only return the oligarchs destroyed by Marcos to power, like Lopez of Meralco, she also allowed the rise of new oligarchs around her circle.

Cebu is lacking in natural resources, the reason Legaspi abandoned it in favor of Manila as the center of power of the Spanish colonial government. These days, a place lacking in natural resource is not necessarily disadvantaged. It can compensate for it with abundant skilled labor, strategic location, or enterprising business class to achieve success. Japan, with very limited arable land, is number one proof of this. South Korea is another, having found itself empty of industrial base and natural resources when it was cut off from the North after the Korean War. Closer to us, are Hong Kong and Singapore, which, although only a fraction of Cebu in land area, have many times more in output and export.

Do we know where Cebu is going? I am afraid not. We do not even have a vision. I often heard Joel Mari Yu of the Cebu Investment Promotion talking of Cebu going into light industries and the ICT before. Then he also talked of tourism. Now he adds the retirement and related medical and wellness industries as opportunities that Cebu should focus on next.

I consider Joel Cebu’s Bernardo Villegas in his optimism and ability to see business trends. We also have Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Francis Monera now seeing and talking of the same business prospects for Cebu. If what we see, however, are based only on current business trends, nothing lasting will come out of it. This is because business trends, as seen by keen observers like Yu, Villegas, and Monera, are short-term and, therefore, subject to change without notice. What we need to see is the underlying force behind the trend which can be seen be seen only if one thinks long term and strategic.

Look at the industries that we are getting in Mactan. They are here mainly for our cheap labor. That was before China and Vietnam, which have cheaper labor, joined the free world and before India, which is second only to China in population size worldwide, replaced its myopic economic policies with more openness. A few more years and the rest of Indochina – Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos – will do the same thing. Add to this the advent of more and better technology that makes labor only a smaller fraction of the total cost of production and it is not hard to see our newly opened economic zones in mainland Cebu remaining empty for long.

Cebu started together with, if not ahead, of Bali and Phuket in opening to foreign tourists. Look how many they are getting these days. Compared to our 400,000 last year, they count their tourist arrivals by the millions. What is wrong? As Mayor Tommy Osmeña tells us, everything is wrong in the way tourism is done in Cebu. By the way, what happened to the Tourism Master Plan prepared by Hawaiian tourism experts hired by an organization affiliated with the Department of Trade and Industry about ten years ago? Well, who cares?

At about the same time, a Japanese consulting group commissioned by the Regional Development Council in the last days of Lito Osmeña at the Capitol, prepared the Comprehensive Master Development Plan for the province. Not one of the three governors that followed him made use of it.

Where is Cebu going? To more of the same, I am afraid. That is, if our local leaders will not play their role right in strategic planning and in laying out the groundwork for more investments to come into areas where Cebu has a long-term competitive advantage.


Copyright 2006 Cebu Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


http://globalnation.inq7.net/cebudailynews/opinion/view_article.php?article_id=7431

bai overtureph, it ^^ was already posted on page 1 of this thread.

oops sorry for posting it gain. my fault.

Naa mi property dha bai!!! kilid sa Mabuhay Sunshine... batuon lang kaayo dha dapit, bakhawan man gud.... gi reclaim hinuon namo gkan sa mainland Canjulao padung sa dagat.... It is facing the Cebu Port Center... lindot pud kayo pics nako dha nga nakuha..... pi na ka duol nga silingan namo kay ang Naval base dha... mga 2 Kilometers.... actually dili gyud blay ang gitukod namo dha... yarda ra na cya... kay in the future mag tukod man mi shipyard dha dapita... kami man ang mamalitay ug mga guba na barko ni Sulpicio... unya amo na I-scrap unya baligya sa gawas.... Naval Architect Diay ko someday...hehe... Hapit na..... priceless gyud ang view bay... Imagine mura ka ug naa sa Kowloon unya overlooking HongKong Island.....

Insured na gyud ang future nimo if you own some properties in the area kay sigurado gyud nang magmahal dinha. Mas nindot na diha tukuran ug mga multi storey condos siguro Rage para kitang tanan dire sa SSC magkuyog na lang ug puyo diha.

^^ salamat sa mga videos rajah..

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/7794/cdcp000352ty.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3554/cdcp00040j1hf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


im not sure if these are renderings of SRP.. it only says its a project of Construction and Development Corporation of the Philippines.. but if you look closely at the 2nd rendering it looks so much like SRP.. it must be a portion of Kawit Point plus the white sand beach of Pond F.. also those 2 structures at the upper right corner has similar designs with Sugbo and the unfinished Senior Citizen bldgs.. must be govt. bldgs..

nya tanawa sa 1st rendering mostly sa mga tao ky mga tiguwang.. gikan siguro na sila sa senior citizen bldg nanggawas lang para magpahangin.. hehe

cool! it does look like cebu's south road properties. at least we're sure this is a project in the Philippines. and i have not heard of any other similar projects than the srp. they will put up a retirement village within SRP, i think that explains why there are senior citizens on the first photo. good job marvs!

Guys, please try checking out the construction site of the Ayala Expansion Mall since a tarp has been put up to show the rendering... Gadali man gud ko ganiha and I failed to see in full detail the rendering (though I'm not so sure if it was a rendering) of the annex. Pero based from what I saw, murag plain white ra siya with ad holes. (correct me if I'm wrong, nalibat siguro ko)

Good evening guys, im very excited with all these development in our beloved cebu. Sorry kung karon pa gyud ko ningbalik ug post, gikan pa man gud ko sa brisbane for my holiday. btw hows the following u/c 1. cebu boardwalk mall and the twin tower condo of citylights garden ? any new picture of the cicc ? how about the korean resort in mactan u/c na ba? thanks guys. muwaaaaahhhh.

Ei guys, any pics about the ayala construction?

^^di na gyud mo sosyal kung sa sm na mo suroyan, kalevel na ninyo ang florencio urot public school. 1 bilyon is a very big amount for a mall expansion, I can't wait for the new Ayala after the 1 bilyon expansion.
hehe... di sad bai slerz ui... kung mahuman na ang boardwalk, more than sosyal na jd mi.. ahehe.,

^^ wala man sab na sa sosyalan... basta mas daghan ug suroyan... hahaha

^^ bitaw, i agree with demented pigeon... murag ni sink in na jud na sa mga taga cebudoc nga sosyalan sila, mao na ni ron, silingan na nuon sila sa sm.. hehehe!!!

^^ hehe pero malainan ang mga kaila nako nga taga velez nila... mura dawg sige na lag pasosyal ba... no offense sa taga-CDU ba... pero humahunaon nimo mahimo gud ug shopping center kanang lugar sa north recla... so duol ra kaayo ang pwede katambayan

reading the most recent articles posted here, i really do think cebu is gaining its popularity as imperialist. 90 to 95% of the investments in the region are in cebu? are the blessings bestowed in cebu being shared to other provinces? how about the untapped markets outside cebu? is cebu monopolizing the southern economy? and i just hope the current economic surge in cebu is not just a bubble waiting to burst. sustainability is the key.

with this, that mega-region proposal scares me. not only for cebu but for the other provinces that will be included in the mega visayas.

ha? and why they choose to invest in Cebu?

reading the most recent articles posted here, i really do think cebu is gaining its popularity as imperialist. 90 to 95% of the investments in the region are in cebu? are the blessings bestowed in cebu being shared to other provinces? how about the untapped markets outside cebu? is cebu monopolizing the southern economy? and i just hope the current economic surge in cebu is not just a bubble waiting to burst. sustainability is the key.

@demented_pigeon precisely bai, but there's one disadvantage baya sad if a building is facing the bay, mangagkot gyud ka bai! just like what ive experienced sa mall of asia.. after less than an hour of suroy2 sa open area, facing manila bay, mura mi ug nag beach! kana bitaw salt nga naa sa hangin, mo pilit gyud sa imong panit...

^^ haha mura nag buwad. pero puno na tingali nang lugar in 10 years time. akoa lang ta, maparehas sab sa st.lukes ang cdu nga di-accredit na ug kight tech na kaayo ang mga facilities.

@ALL CEBU GUYS! ang ato sabot... Please, dili na ta mo patol...

Jesus I forgot!! dili oi ako ra gisuwayan ako new sig. wahahaha.

@ALL CEBU GUYS! ang ato sabot... Please, dili na ta mo patol...

hey guys, I've grown in Cebu all my life and I always knew she would be something. I'm living in Auckland now and although the skyline is quite better compared to Cebu, there's always nothing better and no place like home. I have a friend who lives near Marco Polo Plaza Hotel (she has a great view of Cebu City) and everytime I go to visit her, I am just amazed at how quickly Cebu has grown over the last five years. I'm hoping Cebu will be in for more development projects. What is the latest anway?

^^ it's okay ashton.., as long as im logged in, i will always remind you guys about our sabot if naa mag samok2 sa ato thread... i was also tempted bai, nag type na gani ko pero ako na lang gi papas...

^^ hey there eceverriavy, it's nice to hear from somebody who's no longer living here but still considers cebu as home, just like me.. hehe! there are a lot of things happening bai, you just have to browse through all cebu threads because it would be tiresome if i'll type everythin. you can visit metro cebu's under construction and proposals thread as well as the previous threads of cebu, the metropolis and province. by the way, were on our thread 28 already... check it out sa ubos sa lists of threads...

:bash: me too. he.he..
cebu well be the mecca for local and tourist for the state of art, modern high technology medical hospital facilities.
cebu will be a medical haven for everyone...he.he.

cebu is becoming the Hollywood in the pacific.. :runaway:

correct jud mga bai! sa progress sa cebu ron, lisod i-deny nga naa juy masuya. mag-abot ang luha, sip-on, ug laway tungod sa kasakit sa ilang nakita.
ang kalinaw maana kanato, kay wala kanila hehehe...

usa pa sad, para di ta matintal ug tubag, basta makakita nako sa ngalan nila (kabalo man kita kung si kinsa ni sila) di nako mobasa sa post nila. maski maayo ug dautan pa ila isulat. honestly wala gani ko kabalo unsa gisulat atong tawhana ron hehehe...

:bash: me too. he.he..
cebu is becoming the hollywood in pacific...

me beverly hills na nga :scouserd: :scouserd: :scouserd:

but you have to make films though... more films

^^ the films you are talking about doesn't necessarily mean big budget films. it could be indie films that has a good story line. like Unitel's "Crying Ladies" which is classified as an indie film.

usa pa sad, para di ta matintal ug tubag, basta makakita nako sa ngalan nila (kabalo man kita kung si kinsa ni sila) di nako mobasa sa post nila. maski maayo ug dautan pa ila isulat. honestly wala gani ko kabalo unsa gisulat atong tawhana ron hehehe...

sus oi, lets stop provincialism; lets just admire the philippines

parang locked na tong forums

me beverly hills na nga :scouserd: :scouserd: :scouserd:

but you have to make films though... more films

oh yes, ask bigfoot hollywood in cebu..apply tayo...ngayon...

oh yes, ask bigfoot hollywood in cebu..apply tayo...ngayon...

big foot man daw is an advert company

Ayala Center's expansion targets high-end shoppers
By Ehda M. Dagooc
The Freeman 07/01/2006

The soon-to-rise five-level mega-complex, with 6,000 square meter area for lease, will be the shopping haven for the upper class shoppers, as it will be accommodating an impressive array of premium shops.

About 50 more popular local and international brands will open their respective shops in Cebu in the first quarter of 2007, which is expected to fill in what is lacking in Cebu.

ACC's developer Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) has allocated around P1 billion investment for the entire mall's expansion and renovations.

"This five-level mall expansion is only the start of a series of developments to happen in Ayala Center in the next three-and-a-half years," CHI president and chief executive officer (CEO) Jose Rene D. Almendras said during yesterday's project ground breaking.

Rustan's Supermarket will be the anchor supermarket store in the mall's annex building. It will also open its second Fresh Supermarket in the area.

Ayala Center's Rustan's Fresh Supermarket would be a bigger supermarket compared to the newly opened outlet in Banawa. Rustan's Supermarket-Ayala will be situated in a 2,000 square-meter floor area.

According to Almendras, Cebu is now ready to accommodate premium or high-end signature brands, in fact, this kind of retail segment is what's lacking in Cebu as of this time.

"Cebu has become the primary destination in Visayas and Mindanao, and the international gateway. This is our way of filling up the gap," Almendras said.

The mega-complex will also create a special zone for technology products and services. This zone will bring in technology to a very convenient level, and the whole convergence of technology products and services will be offered in this zone, he said.

In over 10 years of operating its shopping mall in Cebu, this is the first time that CHI invested on a major expansion project for the mall.

According to Almendras, the existing four-story ACC and 300 available commercial spaces is "technically-full", which has made it difficult for the mall to accept interested tenants. Besides, he said Cebu needs more signature shops for the growing number of sophisticated consumer-base as well the tourists.

CHI ended the year 2005 with a sweeping 30 percent net income growth to P117.3 million from previous year's P90.6 million. ACC is one of the biggest revenue contributors of this publicly listed firm.

Beginning this year, Almendras said earlier that CHI will strengthen its retail rental portfolio by 17 percent or an additional 13, 500 square meters of space at ACC.

Almendras added that with CHI's position as the first real estate company in the Philippines to have gotten a triple certification for ISO, ACC's consumers will expect enhanced service standards.

"We must make sure that we do not cause inconvenience to the shoppers," Almendras adding that the mall has currently implemented new sets of standards to further pamper mall shoppers.

The construction of the new building will be done by Makati Development Corporation (MDC).

kita na ko sa rendering sa extension sa ayala...mobalihin ngadot ang rustan's? dako lagi kaayo to ang rustan's na gisulat...

Banilad Town Center Cebu

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/01070601A.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/01070601B.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/01070601C.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/01070601F.jpg

Nice pics TJ!

bitaw @ dabert, di madugay nana moy inyong kaugalingon nga mall sa inyong tugkaran, ang Cebu boardwalk... sa Don Florencio Urot naman gud nang SM, ayaw nalang mo pangilog kay dugay nanang nailaha...:D

repost lang para sa wala kakita...


SEA Games Cebu Opening grand production
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vZE09FG6AKY"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vZE09FG6AKY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>

SEA Games Cebu Opening grand finale and fireworks
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jGwUYrITbC4"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jGwUYrITbC4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
caution: 15mins long:D

^^ hehe pero malainan ang mga kaila nako nga taga velez nila... mura dawg sige na lag pasosyal ba... no offense sa taga-CDU ba... pero humahunaon nimo mahimo gud ug shopping center kanang lugar sa north recla... so duol ra kaayo ang pwede katambayan
ahehehe.... wa man ko na-offense coz never man jd ko na-sosyaL, hehe, tinood bitaw mga bai, daghan man mga sosyal ngad2, daghan gud foreigners, pr0 half of the population kai mga class b to c man, ako kai c jd ko.. hehe..,
is the renedering of the annex bldg classic? or just the same with the old bldg? or glassy? or what..? ehe, im just so excited w/ it.. hope iL be going to ayala anytym ds week... :D

CV economy’s prospects rosy
By Aledel G. Cuizon
Sun.Star Staff Reporter

Despite an increase in the value-added tax and the successive oil price increases, the Central Visayas economy fared “relatively well” in the first quarter of 2006, a report submitted to the Regional Development Council (RDC) said.

Construction, tourism and exports did well in the first three months, but figures for retail trade and transportation dipped.

Consumer spending for low-end, non-food commodities slowed down, while retailers of high-end products that cater to tourists and upper- and middle-income consumers enjoyed rising sales.

About 159,000 jobs were generated between the first quarter of 2005 and the first quarter of 2006, bringing down the unemployment rate in Central Visayas to 11 percent.

The Central Visayas Regional Economic Situationer of the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) 7 said that the construction of houses was “brisk” and the Sinulog Festival early this year drew many tourists.
Industrial exports also performed well.

“An improvement in the performance of the regional economy, which started in the first quarter of the year, is expected to continue in the remaining quarters,” the Neda report said.

The outlook remains positive for investments and tourism, considering major events lined up such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Cebu this December.

But the report also identified several challenges for the Central Visayan economy to grow further. These include the need to bridge “the digital gap” between urban and rural areas, as well as the “glitches” in available infrastructure for the information and communications technology sector.

Fuel is also a pressing concern. “There is a need for government to seriously pursue initiatives to promote alternative sources of fuel,” the report added.

Due to the rise in oil prices, flights and ship calls in the region in the first quarter were lower compared to figures in the same period last year.

The report was presented during the full council meeting of the RDC in Tagbilaran City, Bohol last Friday.

However, the situationer is not meant to replace the Regional Income Account, which is the official estimate of the regional economic performance for a certain period.

Housing

A high demand for houses triggered growth in the construction industry from January to March.

Preliminary data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) showed that the value of construction projects in Cebu has already exceeded P1 billion. The figure was based on approved building permits.

In Siquijor, construction projects reached some P11.5 million, about 20 percent higher than the value of construction projects in the province during the first quarter of 2005.

The number of housing projects funded by the Home Development and Mutual Fund (HDMF) was up in the first quarter, another indicator that constructions were brisk during the period.

The reduction of documentary requirements, lowered interest rates and the shorter processing time have contributed to the increased HDMF-funded projects.

Houses built and financed under the HDMF in the first quarter of 2006 were valued at P444 million, exceeding the target for the period by 14 percent.

Bohol met its housing output target for the first quarter, while Oriental Negros exceeded its target by 5 percent.

Tourism

Another good performer was tourism, with both Cebu and Oriental Negros reporting an increase in the number of visitors.

Bohol experienced a visitor arrival slowdown, most likely because of the suspension of fastcraft services to the province.

The number of flights at the Mactan Cebu International Airport decreased by 15 percent, mainly because of the reduction of trips by domestic airlines coping with higher fuel costs.

However, international flights steadily posted slight increases in the last three years.

The increase in domestic and international passenger traffic could be due to promotion of tourism and discounted fares.

Positive growth rates were seen in Central Visayas’ exports in the first quarters of 2004, 2005 and 2006, but the report warned of “lesser earnings in the months ahead as the full impact of the appreciation of the peso sinks in.”

Exports

The export of industrial goods in the first quarter was better than that of last year. The improvement could be because of the global demand for electronics and the strengthening of the peso, which allowed manufacturers to import raw materials at low cost.

The export of electrical equipment, electronics, steel and metal products and vehicle and machinery parts posted high growth rates during the first quarter.

Information technology and its enabled services also performed relatively well, as it landed in the top 10 export products of Central Visayas for the first time.

Due to a stronger peso, the export of consumer goods, food and food products, resource based products and traditional goods posted slower growth in earnings than last year.

“The strengthening of the peso made the region’s export products, particularly those with 100 percent of its raw materials sourced locally, more expensive in the world market and therefore less competitive,” the report stated.

ahehehe.... wa man ko na-offense coz never man jd ko na-sosyaL, hehe, tinood bitaw mga bai, daghan man mga sosyal ngad2, daghan gud foreigners, pr0 half of the population kai mga class b to c man, ako kai c jd ko.. hehe..,
is the renedering of the annex bldg classic? or just the same with the old bldg? or glassy? or what..? ehe, im just so excited w/ it.. hope iL be going to ayala anytym ds week... :D

ehehehehe....pero although daghan B to C, mga cute man pud...so sosyal looking! ehehehehehehehehehhe i love cdu! although wa jud ko kaeskwela dinha! dinha lang gikan akong exes! eheheheheh :)

I miss this thread!!!

The mega-complex will also create a special zone for technology products and services. This zone will bring in technology to a very convenient level, and the whole convergence of technology products and services will be offered in this zone, he said.

In over 10 years of operating its shopping mall in Cebu, this is the first time that CHI invested on a major expansion project for the mall.

This is what I like, a wing dedicated for stores selling electronic gadgets just like in SM Megamall. :)

Insured na gyud ang future nimo if you own some properties in the area kay sigurado gyud nang magmahal dinha. Mas nindot na diha tukuran ug mga multi storey condos siguro Rage para kitang tanan dire sa SSC magkuyog na lang ug puyo diha.

mao btaw unta akong ganahan... ug ako ra ang magbuot... unsaon ulipon ra man ta... gusto nako tukuran ug 4 tower nga condo tag 20 stories lang gud... unya naay beach unta, ug mga clubhouse, kanang tanan state of the art nga facilities ... ang akong lola man gud gusto gyud shipyard... naa naman ta mi shipyard sa Zambales... wa ko kasabot.... lindot kyo dri bai.... sus superb gyud kaayo ang view... hangin pa gyud kaayo.... maka-itum lng.... pilit kaayo sa panit ang hangin......

cool! it does look like cebu's south road properties. at least we're sure this is a project in the Philippines. and i have not heard of any other similar projects than the srp. they will put up a retirement village within SRP, i think that explains why there are senior citizens on the first photo. good job marvs!

i favor the idea of the old spanish galleon. i once boarded one in barcelona and another one in cannes (france). they were rebuilt to actual size as a tourist attraction. would be great to see a copy docked at cebu SRP`s for good too. would surely attract loads of tourists ! especially since magellan ended his "world tour" here.

:)

freshest pic of the fuente cluster taken this morning.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/IMG_1308.jpg

walkway to the new ayala terminal
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/IMG_1343.jpg

pag ibig
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/IMG_1335.jpg

crown regency hotel
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/IMG_1316.jpg

metrobank plaza
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/IMG_1317.jpg

lower level of starbucks ayala center cebu, far left.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/starbucks.jpg

University of San Carlos Virtual Tour
http://museum.usc.edu.ph/online_uscweb/virtual_tour/vtour.html


ei. gihimo ra ba nia sa ako classmate. ang the whoel site mismo. :)

^^ mao ba? its so nice... murag na proud sad ko sa ako alma mater when i checked it out...

@slerz, kabaw ka bai, nanglibawt gyud ako balhibo when i watched the video sa sea games opening ceremonies...kahilakon sad ko dili tungod kay na touch ko pero tungod kay wa ko kita sa live! haha! cge lang, ill make it sure nga sa ASEAN summit, mo tanaw na gyud ko... anyway, im up for being a volunteer sa ASEAN summit... i know of somebody who's looking for volunteers... paging arnold and the rest of the gang who's up for the challenge... remember, it's the only opportunity for us to pose with President Bush? hehe...

@fundraiser, nice pics bai... pero murag mubo ra lagi tanawn ang club ultima no?

hehe. lagi. nice kaau. proud ko sa ila. pero gi lisod lisoran jud sila sa mga pari. last yr pa na nila gisugdan. unya kadtong may sa nahuman. lisod jud kaau makig negotiate sa mga pari daw they dont know lang kasi unsa ka lisod mag himo website. well, costumers are always right. hehe

^^ yah, they're always like that... but they did a good job gyud bai... if i may ask, asa man connected imo friend bai? cebu-based sya?

we are graduating students pa bai sa USCtc... mao na naka advantage sa USC. dili sila mag pay. I dont know unsa incentives ila makuha.

^^ cguro, libre sakay sa multicab padung sa AS, Cafa ug nursing buildings... hehehe!!!

hehe.. libre sakay? ka pait. mahal baya himo website. then 3 pesos lang ila makuha kada student? unya wala pa jud mi class sa taas. engg bldg mi tanan. hehe graduating na man

1. The recently concluded, Oscars-inspired Grand Awards Night of Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/div-cebu/ccci-awards.jpg
The Classy Pacific Grand Ballroom of Waterfront Cebu

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/div-cebu/ccci2.jpg
HOSEKI Jewelry models in parade

2. InTourPreneur 2006

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/div-cebu/intourpreneur.jpg
Exhibit Area with 175 participating booths

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/div-cebu/InTourPreneurMicrosoftbriefing1.jpg
Technology Briefing

I've seen the rendering of the Ayala Mall expansion building, the design doesn't seem to fit with the existing building. It's also kinda rectangular, somewhat like a shoebox if I'm not mistaken?

CHI starts construction of Ayala mall expansion
July 3, 2006
Sunstar Online



THE close-to-a-billion-peso expansion of Ayala Center Cebu (ACC) has commenced with a ground-breaking last Saturday at the site where a five-story building will stand next year.

“This is only the beginning of more things to happen—a series of developments in three to four years in ACC,” Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) president Rene Almendras said during the event.

The new building will stand beside ACC, on the site where the public utility jeepney (PUJ) terminal used to be. The terminal has been transferred to an adjacent lot.

Almendras said the 2,000-square meter building, which will be constructed by the Ayala group of companies construction arm, Makati Development Corp., will have 6,000 square meters of leasable area that can hold about 50 tenants.

He said Cebu can expect something new at the megacomplex—which is how the new building will be known—as some popular local and international brands in the retail industry are expected to come to Cebu.

The mall will also have a “special zone” for information technology, where digital gadgets, such as cameras, cellular phones, personal digital assistants and voice over Internet protocol-based technologies, will be showcased.

The needs of “fashionistas” will also be catered with an “A-list” of power products like Levis, Nike Women, Sisley and Guess Accessories, among others.

“The new expansion building will boast of contemporary yet sophisticated aesthetics, upscale and the latest furnishings that will not only delight the senses but will make our valued shoppers proud of being part of ACC, an Ayala mall,” Almendras said.

In a separate interview, Department of Tourism 7 Director Aurora Patria Roa said the signature products for shopping is one of the factors that would attract Japanese women to Cebu.

“Japanese women love to shop for signature goods but we lack these in Cebu,” she said.

Meanwhile, Almendras said Rustan’s Supermarket will occupy the mega-complex’s entire ground floor. The structure has additional basement floor solely for parking.

CHI, an affiliate of Ayala Land Inc., will also reconstruct the two-hectare lagoon area into “a green environment outside where people can gather,” he said.

“It’s not just about land development. It is a lifestyle concept. It would be different from what is already there but will complement (the current environment),” Almendras said.

random Cebu photos by rokbot of flickr :)


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu101.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu102.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu103.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu104.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu105.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu106.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu107.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu108.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu109.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu110.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu111.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu112.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu113.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cebu114.jpg

@slerz, kabaw ka bai, nanglibawt gyud ako balhibo when i watched the video sa sea games opening ceremonies...kahilakon sad ko dili tungod kay na touch ko pero tungod kay wa ko kita sa live! haha! cge lang, ill make it sure nga sa ASEAN summit, mo tanaw na gyud ko... anyway, im up for being a volunteer sa ASEAN summit... i know of somebody who's looking for volunteers... paging arnold and the rest of the gang who's up for the challenge... remember, it's the only opportunity for us to pose with President Bush? hehe...


bitaw bai, napagaw gud mi ni mark og shinagit ato, wa sad namo gi expect nga ingon ato ka grand diay ay among makita an...
ganahan sad ko mo volunteer karun ASEAN.

@slerz, kabaw ka bai, nanglibawt gyud ako balhibo when i watched the video sa sea games opening ceremonies...kahilakon sad ko dili tungod kay na touch ko pero tungod kay wa ko kita sa live! haha! cge lang, ill make it sure nga sa ASEAN summit, mo tanaw na gyud ko... anyway, im up for being a volunteer sa ASEAN summit... i know of somebody who's looking for volunteers... paging arnold and the rest of the gang who's up for the challenge... remember, it's the only opportunity for us to pose with President Bush? hehe...

hala apil pud ko! can i tag my teammates along? :) :) :)

Magpa-enlist na mi daan...we will give u our names na!

Shealthiel Jech Oczon
Deana Jean Abella
Yasmin Cabaron
April Maratas

pls???!!!???!!??? how can we get in touch with u? seryoso jud mi!

I've seen the rendering of the Ayala Mall expansion building, the design doesn't seem to fit with the existing building. It's also kinda rectangular, somewhat like a shoebox if I'm not mistaken?

Yeah, that's what I meant. Maybe Ayala doesn't want to show-it-all. :scouserd:

nice pics, hope it could get better though, when that time comes, you will be the best.

^^ Hey valium, I just want to say I'm sorry for my negative approach everytime you post. It's just that when I first saw your old posts long time ago, I thought that you were bias and too negative about Cebu. But lately, I've realized that you aren't and you're just concerned with Cebu following the mistakes of Imperial Manila. Anyway, peace and cheers. :cheers:

im negative when i see something negative, but it doesnt mean i cant say anything positive, but wait, didnt you have a conspiracy against reacting to any of my posts??? your kuya's here might get angry at you.

^^ No, we have our free will and I can do what I want to do. :D

Kepco taps Korean Eximbank for Naga coal power plant project


Kepco Philippines Corp. (Kephilco) has tapped the Export-Import Bank of Korea to finance a large portion of the cost for the construction of the 200-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Naga, Cebu, a ranking company official said.

Kephilco general manager for business development Rolando Bacani said the $200-million project will be financed through a combination of equity and loan.

The loan component of the financing requirement for the project, he said, would likely be done through a syndicated loan where bulk will come from Korea Eximbank.

Korea Eximbank is an official export credit agency providing comprehensive export credit and project finance to support Korean enterprises in conducting business internationally. Since its establishment in 1976, the bank has endeavored to facilitate the development of the national economy and enhance economic cooperation with foreign countries as a financial catalyst.

The company has commissioned Citibank N.A. as the financial advisor for the loan exercise.

Last week, Kephilco and its partner Salcon Power Corp. signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the National Power Corp. (Napocor) and the National Transmission Corp. (TransCo) to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.

"It’s a cooperative agreement wherein TransCo will provide ancillary services to the power facility. Kepco wants to ensure that they will have steady transmission line before the project starts," TransCo president Alan T. Ortiz said.

Napocor, on the other hand, will extend assistance in looking for off-takers for the merchant plant.

"All help will be extended by the signatories in the MOA on a needed basis," Bacani pointed out.

Bacani said the MOA will provide some level of confidence to Kepco to start the project.

The project is expected to start this October and will be operational in three years time or by 2009, in time for the surge in demand in the Visayas.

Visayas has a dependable capacity of 1,020 megawatts with peak demand at 960 MW

Cebu hosts biggest food technology exhibition


Cebu will once again host the biggest and most prestigious food event in the country today. CEBU FOOD EXPO 2006, 7th International Exhibition on Food & Beverages, Packaging & Processing Technology, Bakery Equipments & Ingredients, Confectionery, Handling & Catering, Hospitality Industries, Franchising and Business Opportunities, will be held coinciding with CEBU GOES CULINARY from July 7 to 9, 2006 at the Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino.

"The exhibit this year is one of the biggest we have ever put together and probably the best in terms of the overall quality and quantity of exhibitors. It will be a fabulous showcase of machines and the latest technologies combined with product presentations and seminars that will provide buyers three full days of non-stop learning experience." said Jing Lagandaon, Deputy Managing Director of Global-link Marketing & Management Services, Inc. the organizer of the show.

CEBU FOOD EXPO 2006 which is being co-organized with the Cebu Bakery Association Inc. (CEBA) and the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC), is sponsored by 3 Kingdom Trading (Asuki Electronic Scale), Big Pix Graphics, Cebu Daily News, Del Monte Phils., Ferna Corp., The Freeman, Goodman Fielder, JIMAC, Kimberly-Clark Professional, KLG International, Foodservice Division, Microdata Systems & Management, Monark Equipment, Nestle Philippines /Nestle Foodservices, PAGCOR Casino Filipino, San Miguel Purefoods, SunStar Daily, TNT, Unilever Food Solutions, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino and Werdenberg Corp.

"It has been our goal and commitment to promote and enhance the food and hotel industry in Visayas to cope with the fast growing tourism industry. Through the continuous growth of CEBU FOOD EXPO 2006 combined with the massive turn-out for CEBU GOES CULINARY, the need to keep the industry abreast with the latest technology and innovations in the bakery, food and beverage, packaging, processing and manufacturing sectors will surely be addressed." said Christopher Ebisa, President of CEBA.

Over 200 companies are expected to display their products, technology and services in this three day event, representing products and services from all over the world.

bitaw bai, napagaw gud mi ni mark og shinagit ato, wa sad namo gi expect nga ingon ato ka grand diay ay among makita an...
ganahan sad ko mo volunteer karun ASEAN.


apil sad ko bai ha..... ganahan sad ko mo posing tapad ni Pres. Bush....
basin ma-aan ta nga terrorist didto ha.... hehehe....

mao ni akong sim city rush hour nga gusto nako mahimo ang sa metro cebu...
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j93/ragandacmichael/RageCity-Oct.png sakit pud ulo nako himo ani oi....

ang rapid transit ani niya kay Subway ug bus system...
Lisud pud mahimo mayor....

Cebu hosts biggest food technology exhibition


Cebu will once again host the biggest and most prestigious food event in the country today. CEBU FOOD EXPO 2006, 7th International Exhibition on Food & Beverages, Packaging & Processing Technology, Bakery Equipments & Ingredients, Confectionery, Handling & Catering, Hospitality Industries, Franchising and Business Opportunities, will be held coinciding with CEBU GOES CULINARY from July 7 to 9, 2006 at the Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino.

"The exhibit this year is one of the biggest we have ever put together and probably the best in terms of the overall quality and quantity of exhibitors. It will be a fabulous showcase of machines and the latest technologies combined with product presentations and seminars that will provide buyers three full days of non-stop learning experience." said Jing Lagandaon, Deputy Managing Director of Global-link Marketing & Management Services, Inc. the organizer of the show.

CEBU FOOD EXPO 2006 which is being co-organized with the Cebu Bakery Association Inc. (CEBA) and the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC), is sponsored by 3 Kingdom Trading (Asuki Electronic Scale), Big Pix Graphics, Cebu Daily News, Del Monte Phils., Ferna Corp., The Freeman, Goodman Fielder, JIMAC, Kimberly-Clark Professional, KLG International, Foodservice Division, Microdata Systems & Management, Monark Equipment, Nestle Philippines /Nestle Foodservices, PAGCOR Casino Filipino, San Miguel Purefoods, SunStar Daily, TNT, Unilever Food Solutions, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino and Werdenberg Corp.

"It has been our goal and commitment to promote and enhance the food and hotel industry in Visayas to cope with the fast growing tourism industry. Through the continuous growth of CEBU FOOD EXPO 2006 combined with the massive turn-out for CEBU GOES CULINARY, the need to keep the industry abreast with the latest technology and innovations in the bakery, food and beverage, packaging, processing and manufacturing sectors will surely be addressed." said Christopher Ebisa, President of CEBA.

Over 200 companies are expected to display their products, technology and services in this three day event, representing products and services from all over the world.


Cebu Goes Culinary:
Mga Chefs sa International Culinary Arts Academy of Cebu cguro ang mudala ana... Mga batchmates nako sa USC-BHS sauna dra man ni graduate.... Hayahay kayo cla naa na sa UK nagtrabaho, ang uban naa sa Cebu Hilton, Tides Shangri-la, ug sa Marco Polo...., ako eskwela lang ghapon.... basta hapit nako ma Naval Architect...hehe... Basta di lng mag Binuang amo maistro.....

bai, kinsay naay copy sa rendering sa ayala? pls post. thanks !

ill take note of your names and i will pm you my mobile number. apil na ka sa list below TJ? guys, kinsa pa ganahan mo volunteer?

hala apil pud ko! can i tag my teammates along? :) :) :)

Magpa-enlist na mi daan...we will give u our names na!

Shealthiel Jech Oczon
Deana Jean Abella
Yasmin Cabaron
April Maratas

pls???!!!???!!??? how can we get in touch with u? seryoso jud mi!

asa magpa-register para volunteer? pwede mo-apil?

ill take note of your names and i will pm you my mobile number. apil na ka sa list below TJ? guys, kinsa pa ganahan mo volunteer?


yup...naa nako sa list dive! i got ur PM!..thnx...my name is Shealthiel Jech Oczon :) i ll pm u my num.

Metro Ferry
(Cebu City to Lapu-Lapu City)

Basic ferry fare is only P10 plus terminal fee of P1 for a direct link to Lapu-Lapu City. Compare this with riding a jeepney (21B from Cebu City up to Mandaue City, then ride again another jeep from Mandaue to Lapu-Lapu).

In just 15 minutes (more or less), you can get to Lapu-Lapu City compared with an average of 40-45 minutes via the jeepneys (starting from Jones Ave.)

There's so much improvement to be done however (like the cleanliness of the port, upgrading of some of the facilities including the ferries, etc.) and if indeed the authorities will bank on this kind of transportation system, this will surely be a hit among tourists just like Hongkong's Star Ferry. It's inexpensive plus it offers a complete view of the city.

Preparing to board
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry04.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry03.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry02.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry01.jpg

The Metro Ferry
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry05.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry06.jpg


....CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

...CONTINUED...(Metro Ferry)


Leaving Pier 3 (where Metro Ferry's terminal is) and passing by Pier 4, home of Super Ferry, Cebu Ferries, Supercat, and other fast crafts (Weesam Express)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry07.jpg


Passing by Pier 5, home of TransAsia, Sulpico Lines, and others.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry08.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry09.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry10.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry11.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry14.jpg


Passing by Cebu International Port
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry12.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry13.jpg


Passing by Mandaue City's reclamation area. On the background is Cebu Doctors' University (under construction) at the Cebu Boardwalk. Cebu Boardwalk Mall's piledriver is also visible.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry15.jpg


I'm not sure if this is a shipyard but this one is beside Keppel. Notice the military vessel. There were two of them on display.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry16.jpg


Keppel Cebu Shipyard. It's mother company, Keppel Singapore, is one of the biggest shipyards in SouthEast Asia and was featured in NatGeo's Megastructures.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry18.jpg

Super Ferry 16 and an Oil Tanker at the Keppel Shipyard
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry17.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry19.jpg


A patrol boat
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry20.jpg


Finally, I'm now in Lapu-Lapu City!
- The wharf leads directly to the Birhen sa Regla Church. It badly needs improvement though. I hope the authorities can realize its potential among tourists. A little landscaping, concreting of pavement or layering it with bricks, and generally improving the background will really help. :horse:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry22.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry23.jpg

^^ Nice photos Arnold. Thanks for bringing us with you on your trip. Btw, when did you take the ferry? I'm just curious because the weather this afternoon was quite bad. :)

^^

just a while ago Sinjin around 5pm, that's why the photos are not clear..

wow arnold, mura lagig pina Hong Kong style ang ferry boat. Mo try nya ko ana pohon. Pila ka minutes bai?

Suwayan sad inya nako na kay murag lingaw pud :D

^^

yeah, it would really be similar to HK's Star Ferry if they will upgrade the port (at least by cleaning and beautifying it) and upgrade the ferries too..

I saw a double-decked ferry (second floor is open air) but it was just docked beside the Metro Ferry terminal. I'm not sure if they're using it.

hi guys!!! im back in manila na, and i enjoyed my 3-day stay at cebu, nakakabitin nga lng and i haven't got the chance to meet with you guys... we went to badian kase taga dun ang lola ko, tapos punta kame ng kawasan falls, punta rin sana kame ng malapascua, kaso di na tuloy, tapos delayed pa ang flight pauwi dapat 3pm naging 8pm!!! kaasar ung cebu pacific na yan... di ko tuloy napasukan ung 5-9 class ko ng design... pics will be posted soon...

^^

cebu pacific was delayed? that would count against them, hehehehhe...

^^

you would really need more time ishtef if you wanna go to Kawasan, Malapascua, etc..etc.. There's even something you missed! Pescador Island in Moalboal, it's a great diving spot.

Badian is in the extreme south, Malapascua on the other hand is in the extreme north.

^^natuloy kame sa kawasan falls, sa malaspacua hindi pero first option namin yun kase lagi na lng kame sa south pumupunta pag sa cebu para maiba naman pero di na naman natuloy... hehe...

^^

ahh okay.. Anyway, Malapascua would have been far more better. What I don't like in Kawasan are the man-made structures that were built near the falls. They shouldn't have allowed it in order to maintain a natural appeal to its surroundings, or they should have built it from afar.

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/6209/fromcebu3a4lo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/458/fromright1a9de.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

cebu international convention center

^^abi gyud nako og showroom sa mga sakyanan kung wapa nako basaha ang label sa ubos...hehe

I got these data from the CIPC


Top 10 Cebu Exports (2005)

1.) USA -- Electronics
2.) Japan -- Other Industrial Goods
3.) Hongkong -- Furniture
4.) Belgium -- Garments
5.) Indonesia -- Electrical Equipment
6.) China -- Vehicles/Machinery Parts
7.) Netherlands -- Processed Foods
8.) Korea -- Steel & Metal Products
9.) Singapore -- Gift, Toys and Housewares
10.) Thailand -- Fashion Accessories

Top Five Exporters (2005)

1.) Pentax Cebu Phils. Corp. (Pentax Cameras)
2.) Cebu Mitsumi, Inc. (Computer parts like harddrive, cd-rom drive, etc..etc..)
3.) Lexmark International (Lexmark Printers)
4.) Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Ships)
5.) Taiyo Yuden Phils.

Cebu Annual Exports for 2005 ---> US$ 4,713 millions


Other Economic Indicators (2005)

Investments (US$ Million) -- 4,983.60
Total Exports (US$ Million) -- 2,846.88
Total Imports (US$ Million) -- 3,127.16


Top six special ecozones with current number of firms (2005)

1.) MEZ 1 -- 112
2.) MEZ 2 -- 47
3.) New Cebu Township -- 2
4.) West Cebu Industrial Park -- 6
5.) Cebu Light Industrial Park -- 5
6.) Asiatown IT Park -- 6


Location of the Special Economic Zones

http://www.cebuinvest.com/images/sez.jpg

WEST CEBU INDUSTRIAL PARK (WCIP)
Location : Barangay Buanoy, Balamban
Area : 202 hectares
Developer : Cebu Industrial Park Developers, Inc.
Phone : (6332) 2320396 / 3332263
Fax : (6332) 2320395 / 2321029
Contact : Mr. Emmanuel Matuco
Email : ematuco@aboitizland.com
URL address: www.aboitizland.com/?_s=24

ASIATOWN I.T. PARK
Location : Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City
Area : 24 hectares
Developer : Cebu Property Ventures & Dev’t. Corp
Phone : (6332) 4127257
Fax : (6332) 2315300
Contact : Raul Mananquil, Administrator
Email : rsmananquil@cebuholdings.com
URL address: www.asiatownitpark.com

MACTAN ECONOMIC ZONE I
Location : Lapulapu City
Area : 150 hectares
Developer : PEZA
Phone : (6332) 3400591/
Fax : (6332) 3400591
Contact : Sansaluna Pinagayao, Zone Administrator
URL: www.peza.gov.ph

MACTAN ECONOMIC ZONE II
Location : Barangay Basak, Lapulapu City
Area : 63 hectares
Developer : AboitizLand, Inc.
Phone : (6332) 3404680 / 3404684
Fax : (6332) 3404670
Contact : Eduardo Pe-Benito, Operations Manager
URL: www.aboitizland.com/?_s=26

CEBU LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK (CLIP)
Location : Barangay Basak, Lapulapu City
Area : 70 hectares
Developer : Science Park of the Phils., Inc.
Phone : (6332) 3407367 / 59 Fax : (6332) 3407350
Contact : Delo Y. Aton, Manager, Corp. Affairs
Email : clipark@skyinet.net

NEW CEBU TOWNSHIP ONE / CEBU TECHNO PARK
Location : Barangay Cantao-an, Naga, Cebu
Area : 50 hectares
Developer : MRC Allied Industries, Inc.
Phone : (6332) 2726572
Fax : (6332) 2726568
Contact : Engr. Rogelio Balajadia, Zone Administrator

CEBU SOUTH ROAD PROPERTIES (South Reclamation Project)
Location : South Coastal, Cebu City
Area : 300 hectares
Developer : Cebu City Government
Phone : Call CIPC: (6332) 2330811
Fax : (6332) 2330818
Contact : Joel Mari S. Yu, Managing Director, CIPC
Email: jmsy@cebuinvest.com
URL Address: www.cebucity.gov.ph

TAFT I.T. ZONE
Location : Mandaue City
Area : 6.3 hectares
Developer : Taft Property Ventures Development Corp.
Phone : (6332) 2315166 / 4157888
Email: marketing@taft-itzone.com
URL Address: www.taft-itzone.com

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/6209/fromcebu3a4lo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/458/fromright1a9de.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

cebu international convention center

Vice Guv worried on completion of CICC
The Freeman 07/04/2006

Vice Governor Gregorio Sanchez is now worried over the completion of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC), which hosts the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in December.

Sanchez yesterday expressed doubts on having the CICC rise in time for the summit, citing government bureaucracy that ties down some construction works.

He said the two-week period for the erection of structural steels of the project is the most crucial factor in deciding whether they should seek exemption on pertinent procurement rules from the Commission on Audit.

With barely four months more to go before the CICC's completion by the first week of November, Sanchez said the contractor was set to start working on two shifts with a total 16 hours a day starting yesterday.

The vice governor called for an urgent meeting with members of the Bids and Awards Committee for Infrastructure Projects (BAC-Infra), CICC project designer Manuel Guanzon, and CICC Project Monitoring Office head Apollo Enriquez in his office yesterday afternoon over the matter. Enriquez is also the Capitol consultant on infrastructure and development.

For one, the vice governor was worried as to why there has been no single column or structural steel erected so far.

There is also the problem on having the CICC superstructure be awarded to the same contractor, WT Construction, Inc., as the law stipulates that contiguous project can only be awarded to the contractor of the substructure as long as there is no negative slippage, and that the superstructure does not exceed the contract price of the substructure.

If Capitol will comply with this rule, there is only P59 million left for the CICC superstructure contract price, according to Sanchez. Capitol set aside P100 million for the CICC substructure but WT quoted the lowest bid at P84.5 million for the first phase of the project.

Although Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is set to finish the project within the P250 million budget, Sanchez said the estimated project cost for CICC's new design is P375 million, thus there is a need to pass a supplemental budget of P120 million for it.

The procurement rules also delayed the awarding of the contracts for planning, electrical, air conditioning and plumbing, and the electrical and mechanical works have yet to be awarded, which tied down the construction works further.

WT has already reportedly spent around P150 million for both the substructure and superstructure works despite the lack of contract for the superstructure, and wanted to collect at least P50 million from its bill for the purchase of mechanical equipment, whose delivery would normally last for three months.

"This is a project that doesn't make any time extension. This is a very abnormal project in that time of completion is really critical. Every activity should be guarded," he said.

Although there has been no problem on the physical completion of the project, Sanchez said what hampers the operation are the pertinent documents that have to be accomplished so the contractor could proceed with the works.

The contractor is presently only five days ahead of work schedule, which is far from the reported two weeks to one-month timetable. - Cristina C. Birondo

Foreign Direct Investors (FDIs) in Information Technology (IT) Operating in Cebu (2004)

(Company -- Activity -- Nationality)

1.) Lexmark Research & Development -- R&D -- American
2.) Dash Engineering -- Eng'g Design (CAD) -- Japanese
3.) Tsuneishi Technical Services, Phils., Inc. -- Eng'g Design (CAD) -- 4.) Japanese
4.) BOOOM! Interactive (formerly JAMMPS) -- Graphics / Animation -- 5.) Japanese
6.) Innodata -- Data Conversion / Content Dev't -- American
7.) United Publishing -- Content Dev't -- Japanese
8.) Bigfoot -- Web / Graphics / Content / Comm -- American
9.) N-Pax Corp. -- Software Dev't -- JV /Fil-Japanese
10.) Alliance Software -- Software Dev't -- JV / Fil-Japanese
11.) Farcite -- Software Dev't / Web -- Japanese
12.) Epson -- Software Development Software Dev't -- Japanese
13.) NEC Software Phil., Inc. -- Software Dev't -- Japanese
14.) ADTEX Systems -- Software Dev't -- Japanese
15.) Xlibris -- Data Conversion / Content Dev't -- American
16.) I Catch IT -- BPO - Accounting -- American
17.) Secure DNA PI Inc. -- Network Security -- American


Call Centers operating in Cebu (2004) with total manpower

1.) Sykes Asia Inc. -- 2,100
2.) Western Wats Phils. -- 312
3.) People Support -- 1,300
4.) Teradyne -- 30
5.) Page Computers -- 60
6.) Bigfoot Global Solutions -- 200
7.) 88 Floor Gift, Inc. -- 130
8.) Convergys -- 600
9.) CallTek -- 70
10.) eTelecare Global Solutions -- 400

^^

they should finished that convention center on time...

------------------------------------------


Hotels in Cebu (DOT Accredited as of 2005)

Hotel Type / Number of Facilities / Number of Rooms

Deluxe -- 3 -- 1,018
1st Class -- 2 -- 729
Standard -- 14 -- 1,420
Economy -- 15 -- 979
Tourist Inn -- 7 -- 347
Apartelle -- 2 -- 60
Pension -- 32 -- 920
Unclassified -- 32 -- 1,062

TOTAL -- 107 -- 6,535


Resorts in Cebu (2005 DOT Accredited)

Resort Type / Number of Facilities / Number of Rooms

AAA -- 4 -- 222
AA -- 7 -- 473
A -- 4 -- 104
SIR* -- 8 -- 118
Unclassified -- 116 -- 1,132

TOTAL -- 139 -- 2,049



A total of 246 hotels and resorts in Cebu with 8,584 rooms as of 2005

Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Mayor wants Cebu City to be most livable in Asia
By Linette C. Ramos
Sun.Star Staff Reporter

Mayor Tomas Osmeña dreams of making Cebu the most livable city in Asia someday, and with improvements in the delivery of basic services, the city is well on its way to reaching that dream, he said.

In his State of the City Address yesterday, Os-meña admitted the City is faced with several problems but developments at the South Reclamation Project (SRP) and the increase in tax collection is helping City Hall cope.

Although delays in the titling of the SRP caused financial problems for the City Government, basic services, including health and education, did not suffer, he said.

SRP

Osmeña reported to the City Council that the SRP will soon bear fruit as they are finalizing the sale of 20 hectares and the lease of another 20 hectares.

He also reported a 13 percent increase in tax collection from January to May this year compared with the same period in 2005.

In the first five months this year, the City has already collected P1.25 billion or 50 percent of its P2.5-billion expected income for the year.

The amount is 13 percent higher than the collection for the same period last year, which was only P925 million.

“The 13 percent is a consolation, but it’s not enough. I repeat the directive I issued in last year’s State of the City Address: we need to run after those who do not pay their tax obligations,” he said in his inaugural address.

Osmeña delivered a 16-minute speech before the City Council, department heads, barangay captains, police officials and city employees during the inaugural session.

He also rallied city officials and the public into working together to make the Asean summit in December a successful and peaceful event, and to make Cebu a livable city.

“Yes, despite the problems, Cebu City is moving forward. Like the proverbial old man and his mountain, we must all continue to help flatten the mountain. Little by little, much sooner than later, we will reach our dream of making Cebu City the most livable city in Asia,” the mayor said.
In his address, Osmeña also called for transparency in all the departments and offices at City Hall.

Apart from reporting the City’s achievements in the past year, Osmeña also used his address to remind the city officials and the employees of their tasks during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit in December.

Showcase

While the summit will give the City much “headache,” he said it is also an opportunity to showcase Cebu and spur its business and tourism development.

Aside from the revenue increase, Osmeña also reported improvements in education and health services, as well as environmental protection and preservation programs.

Among the developments and improvements, he said, are:

* Reduction in the infant mortality rate from 17.55 percent in 2001 to 6.96 in 2005;

* Full immunization of 91 percent of children below one year old while 91.4 percent of live births are within normal birth rate;

* Medical care for some 44,603 individuals and services for 11,962 patients confined at the “problematic” Cebu City Medical Center;

* Retraining of 70 percent of the City’s public school teachers and training of almost all teachers in English proficiency; and
* Allocation of P180 million for school building and repair programs;

Green city

“But perhaps the most surprising development is in the field of environment. We are becoming a green city... and there is a marked improvement in our garbage collection,” he said.

Osmeña added that the composting and other waste recovery programs in the barangays continue to attract visitors from within and outside the country.

The City’s environmental program was also awarded recently by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for mobilizing the participation of communities in enforcing environmental laws.

Also during the third inaugural session of the 10th Sangguniang Panlungsod, Vice Mayor Michael Rama urged the councilors to help the council become a highly professional legislative institution, “and to formulate measures that are consistent with times and geared towards efficient and effective governance.”

From July 2005 to June 2006, the council held a total of 83 regular, executive and special sessions. It has passed 2,962 resolutions and enacted 36 ordinances, Rama reported.

CICC facing delay

Cost overruns and red tape may put the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) in a bind and Vice Gov. Gregorio Sanchez fears the facility will not be completed in time for the Asean Summit in December.

The entire project might cost the Provincial Government a total of P375 million instead of P250 million, as provided in the supplemental budget passed in 2003 yet and which has been carried for the project that started last March.

The amount is 50 percent higher than the original budget.

Architect Manuel Guanzon earlier said the P250 million was a rough estimate, covering only the structure’s shell, while the P375-million estimate includes landscaping, furnishing, interiors and utilities.

Guanzon has also said that the CICC will be finished by October.

Sanchez told reporters yesterday that from 100 percent, his “level of confidence” for the project has gone down to 60 percent.

“I fear that government bureaucracy will hamper the project’s completion,” he said.

Main venue

The CICC at the Mandaue City Reclamation Area is the main venue for the gathering of the officials from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and their invited counterparts from China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, among others.

Sanchez had to leave as presiding officer of yesterday’s Provincial Board session to attend a “very critical” meeting with the consultants, architect Manuel Guanzon and members of the bids and awards committee.

He said they are having problems with the procurement process and the paperwork for the project because of the limitations and government rules that need to be followed.

Sanchez, also a civil engineer, said Capitol is allowed to award the construction of the superstructure to the same contractor because it is ahead of its schedule for the completion of the substructure.

But he said there is a limitation to this because the law also provides that the amount of the next project must not exceed the amount of the preceding project.

In the case of the CICC, the amount of the superstructure is more than the substructure, which was undertaken by WT Construction.

Nevertheless, the contractor will still start putting up the columns within the week.

In the implementation schedule for the CICC, the work on the superstructure was set to start on June 30.

The substructure is worth P59 million and the Provincial Government is considering allowing the contractor to work within that amount for the superstructure.

The remaining works might be done after a regular bidding or they might get exemptions from the Commission on Audit, Sanchez said.

Another possible cause of the delay is the mechanical, plumbing and electrical contracts as these are yet to be awarded.

Sanchez said they are speeding up the paperwork for the project because this is an “abnormal project” that has no time for extension.

“That’s why every activity needs to be guarded,” he said.

Materials

Sanchez also revealed that they might pass a supplemental budget for the project because he believes it would go beyond the P250-million budget.

Sanchez said WT Construction is collecting an initial amount of P50 million from the Provincial Government.

He revealed that the contractor has already spent some P150 million as it has started purchasing materials for the superstructure.

Meanwhile, the Regional Development Council (RDC) sent another follow-up letter to the National Housing Authority (NHA) to request for the immediate release of the funds for the P100- million Paradise Island medium-rise housing (MRH) project in Mandaue City.

RDC’s Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC), which is tasked to monitor the implementation of foreign-funded and critical projects in the region, saw the urgency of implementing and completing the housing project before the Asean summit in December.

Request

“The 1st Mandaue-Mactan Bridge is a major ceremonial route for the Asean heads of state. The area beneath the bridge should be cleared and families resettled to the medium-rise housing before the staging of the summit,” said National Economic and Development Authority 7 Director Marlene CA Rodriguez, who is also the RPMC chairperson, in a letter dated June 27 to NHA General Manager Federico Laxa.

Rodriguez also stated that they sent their first request to Laxa last May 26 but, until now, they have not received any communication from him.

Last month, Mayor Thadeo Ouano also wrote Laxa, threatening to initiate legal measures against NHA officials should they use the funds, originally intended for the housing project in Mandaue City, for other purposes.

He also asked President Arroyo’s intervention for the immediate release of the project’s budget.

The MRH project, consisting of two five-story buildings that will be put up in a nearby City-owned lot in Barangay Looc, can accommodate 208 of the families living under the first Mandaue-Mactan bridge. The rest of the 200 households will be accommodated in the community mortgage program in Barangay Paknaan. (MBG/ROV)

nice kaayo ang latest render sa CICC. saon naman lang kung dili na mahuman as scheduled? adto ba i-held sa Waterfront??

^^sa Shang bai...

Good News: I've passed by Brgy Pusok in Lapu-lapu and try to imagine the area across Mactan Marina Mall (the area left to the entrance to the Cebu Yacht Club.) In that vicinity, a rendering of the VIDICHI I.T. COMPLEX has been put up.

i sense a conspiracy working in the cicc...i think the public should be vigilant about the project...it would be a huge slap on the face of cebu if the complex is not complete by december, or if major graft and corruption was involved in the corruption...

or, could it be part of imperial manila's plan to sabotage the cebu venue so that the summit will be held there...

i wonder...

there is no conspiracy involved or imperial manila doing crooks. every government initiated project, small or big, entails procurement and that is the main reason of the delay of the project. mga balaud nga di kasabtan!

or, could it be part of imperial manila's plan to sabotage the cebu venue so that the summit will be held there.

bad case of paranoia.

manila doesnt have anything to do with any kind of delay in that complex. and i dont think cebuanos are dumb and would just be willing victims. if ever there was/is a "manila plan" it would have been already made public and exposed by the stingy cebu media.

the president herself said that the asean summit WILL be held in cebu with or without the cicc. she will do a political suicide if she ever let cebuanos down and wont be true to her words.

ah ok...hyperactive lang gyud usahay akoang imagination...maayo ra man pud hinoon nang mga balaod uban diha kay aron walay makapangawat...basta di lang palabihan ang pagdugay-dugay kay makapiso gyud na silang tanan

^^

we'll see in the days to come. I hope the facility will really be completed in time.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/metro_ferry22.jpg

great pics bai! nikatkat gyud ko aning muelle osmena para mukuha ug pics last sunday, mao ni ang gawas.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/cebuharbor3.jpg

^^

ahh okay.. Anyway, Malapascua would have been far more better. What I don't like in Kawasan are the man-made structures that were built near the falls. They shouldn't have allowed it in order to maintain a natural appeal to its surroundings, or they should have built it from afar.

oo nga eh, asar talaga ako nung sinabi na wag na lng sa malapascua, sa kawasan na lng "ulit"... i've been there before, although it's nice going back there pero sana naman maiba... :D

bad case of paranoia.

manila doesnt have anything to do with any kind of delay in that complex. and i dont think cebuanos are dumb and would just be willing victims. if ever there was/is a "manila plan" it would have been already made public and exposed by the stingy cebu media.

the president herself said that the asean summit WILL be held in cebu with or without the cicc. she will do a political suicide if she ever let cebuanos down and wont be true to her words.

but I can't blame this Cebuano/Cebuana (Pirena) to be paranoid coz one of Manila mayors have said something against Cebu's hosting of the ASEAN summit and IMO Mayor Osmeña was also worried of the extent that they will do something to disrupt Cebu's hosting of the ASEAN summit. Majority of the Manila mayors lined in Malacañang in time for the presidents inaguration to ask the presidents favor for her inaguration to be held in Manila, not in Cebu. and it was proven...

but this problem regarding the completion of the CICC, I blame this to our governments bureaucracy.

Sunstar
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
5 IT companies to set up in Cebu

No final sale was made of any South Reclamation Project (SRP) lot in Japan last week but the Cebu Investments Promotion Center (CIPC) was successful in getting five IT companies to expand in Cebu.

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said, though, that his recent trip to Japan with CIPC officials was still “good” since some companies expressed their interest in SRP, including a retirement home facility and manufacturing companies.

CIPC managing director Joel Mari Yu said the six-day investments tour last week had immediate results for Cebu’s Information Technology (IT) industry.

Five Japan-based IT companies will locate to Cebu before December, Yu told Sun.Star Cebu.

Although all five are high-end software programming companies, they have minimum manpower requirement and will only need 50 to 100 IT experts each.

As much as they want to bring the IT companies to locate at the SRP, Yu said they cannot do so yet since its owners prefer to operate in IT parks and IT buildings.

“That’s why we’re encouraging local investors to put up an IT building at the SRP because we can easily fill that up. Right now we have nothing there that’s why we can’t bring the IT companies to operate there,” Yu said in a phone interview.

Orix Corp., a large Japanese firm involved in infrastructure projects, is also interested in the expansion and operations of international airports in the country.

It already proposed a project to expand the facilities at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, but this still has to be discussed by various stakeholders, Yu said.

In his news conference last Monday, Osmeña said he is optimistic that one of the biggest hospital and retirement facilities in Japan will consider putting up similar facilities at the SRP.

The president of Aoikai Medical Group is interested to expand in Cebu, Yu said, but the company is still looking into the legal issues that may affect their operations here.

“The trip was good. We met with owners of several companies particularly a group that’s interested to put up a hospital and retirement facility here, possibly in our SRP. What’s interesting is many small companies in Japan that are considered leaders and innovators are coming to Cebu to take a look at our situation,” Osmeña said.

On Friday, representatives of Bellnet Co. will arrive in Cebu to check possible expansion sites here.

Other Japan-based companies that will operate here before the year ends are ISFNET, Sahara Systems, Data Applications Co. Ltd. and Cybertech Co.

Yu said they are aggressive in inviting small companies because they can easily provide the manpower it needs.

“This is a golden opportunity for Cebu to be able to show their capability,” he said, adding that the five companies may further expand their operations after the trial period. (LCR)

Anyone knows how to copy and paste the contents in a PDF file? Here is a news about Philippine (Cebu) Furniture Scores at the World Cup.

Link: http://www.dfa.gov.ph/news/pr/pr2006/jun/pr556.pdf
Dedon furniture website: http://www.dedon.de/

print screen mo na lang, then post it

PHILIPPINE FURNITURE SCORES AT THE WORLD CUP

29 June 2006 -- The Philippine Embassy in Germany reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that Philippine-made outdoor furniture of DEDON, a German company with operations in Cebu, is being exclusively used by the Schloss Hotel in Berlin where the German national football team is being housed for the duration of the World Cup in Germany.

Ambassador Delia Domingo-Albert said footages of the much-watched German team lounging in the DEDON furniture at the hotel's gardens have been featured in many TV stations in Germany. Even the national newspaper, Die Welt (The World), have written that the German team relaxes on luxurious furniture manufactured in the Philippines.

DEDON's CEO is Bobby Dekeyser, who used to be the goalkeeper of leading German football club Bayern Munchen. DEDON established its aluminum furniture manufacturing facilities in Cebu in 2001 with an initial capital investment of PHP14.3 million. "Sir Bobby," as he is referred to by his Cebu employees, travels worldwide with his award-winning international designers to get new ideas and goes to Cebu regularly.

DEDON's design begins with the Hularo fiber, its material developed and produced by its team based in Luneburg, Germany. Hularo is a synthetic material, extremely tear-proof, colorfast, weatherproof, resistant to UV light, and environmentally friendly, while tremendously versatile in color and shape. The Hularo fibers are then hand-woven into unique furniture by a creative team in Cebu.

DEDON furniture is always greeted with enthusiasm and sets international standards. The company has been awarded prizes by trade associations and today employs more than 2,800 people in over 16 countries with showrooms in Austria, Spain and Germany. Over 2,000 creative Filipinos are employed in DEDON's Cebu plant. (For more information on DEDON, click www.dedon.de)

Ambassador Domingo-Albert stressed that, “This latest marketing coup of DEDON has once again highlighted the beautiful blending of German technology with Philippine craftsmanship in the furniture industry. Truly the Philippines has scored big at the World Cup.”

from dedon's website:

The secret of DEDON furniture´s worldwide success is unique design, as well as excellent quality. From fibre development and production to fabrication of the furniture, every step of the process is in DEDON´s hands. Thus, we can be sure that each piece of furniture meets the highest quality demands. The original Hularo fibre is “made in Germany”. And the furniture is manufactured in our own plant on the Philippine island of Cebu, the Mecca for the traditional art of weaving. (http://www.dedon.de/produktion_film.php?Plang=en)

check their team in cebu: http://www.dedon.de/standorte_cb.php?Plang=en

Cebu companies cited as good examples
Manila Bulletin
July 5, 2006

CEBU CITY — "Cebuano companies are very good examples of Filipino entrepreneurship."

This is what Philippine Franchising Association (PFA) president Robert Trota said in one of the press conferences on the successful InTourPreneur 2006 Franchising Conference held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.

"The companies here are continually doing business despite political challenges. Cebu, in general, is doing well because you do not allow yourself to become affected by political bickering," said Trota, president of Max’s Restaurant.

He said that there have been talks among businessmen that Cebu is a good testing ground. "If you make it here, you can make it anywhere."

Trota said many Cebuano companies, such as Julie’s Bakeshop, Bo’s Coffee Club and Islands Souvenirs, have succeeded in expanding their operations nationwide through franchising. (MWM)

Btw, has the article about the cancellation of the extension of the MCIAA aircraft parking area for the ASEAN Summit been posted already?

Developer sells 50% Amara phase 2 lots


Like phase one, the second phase of seaside residential development, Amara, has generated “enthusiastic” response from the market, as 50 percent of the lots have already been taken up by buyers during its launch over the weekend.

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) affiliate Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI), in partnership with Coastal Highpoint Ventures Inc., is developing 46-hectare Amara, located in Barangay Catarman, Liloan town. It is one of the few lighthouse communities in the world.

Amara broke sales records, as phase one already sold 92 percent of its lots inventory when it was launched in October last year.

Promote

Phase two sits on a 6.8-hectare property with 87 lots, which include bluff, premium seaview, promontory and parola lots.

“To help promote a relaxed and healthy lifestyle among its residents, phase two will feature a sports and recreation club with a basketball court, badminton courts, a fitness gym and a beach volleyball court,” according to a statement.

Phase two will also contain a Serenity Park with gazebos and a lagoon ideal for alternative lifestyle options such as yoga, Tai Chi and other meditation and relaxation exercises.

Launch

The launch last Saturday was themed as Family Day, where children enjoyed various activities, such as face painting, balloon twisting, kite flying, and clown acts and puppet shows.

Parents, on the other hand, indulged in an on-site spa set amid the seaside ambience by the lighthouse.

Phase 2 is adjacent to the century-old Bagacay lighthouse, which is operated by the Philippine Coast Guard and was named a national historical landmark last month.

American Governor General Howard Taft declared the property as a reservation in 1903 through Executive Order 60. Today, the lighthouse is deemed as one of the few remaining facilities which serve as important examples of American architecture in the country.

The Liloan lighthouse serves the maritime industry of Cebu, the center of shipping in the country.

Amara’s 7,200-square meter main clubhouse at phase one is also under construction. This structure will house function rooms, an infinity pool with beach bar and a kiddie pool.

Development works in phase 1—including the completion of the main access road, road tracing and the installation of utility lines—are being fast-tracked to allow lot owners to build by 2007.

this noon, i saw packs of cebu brand dried mangoes displayed on one of the racks near a cash register in one of the am/pm convenience stores here in tokyo. i was really awed when i saw those. convenience stores in japan don't normally sell (as far as i know) those type of stuffs, especially the imported ones with the original packaging.

dili gyud to usual, masurprise gyud. naa pa gyud siya sa atubangan gidisplay... :) makit-an man hinoon na sila sa mga ubang shops nga namaligya ug imported goods, pero sa convenience store mura ug dili usual.

ako unya to picturan kay murag nalipay gyud ko gatan-aw ato. kato nga mga nakadisplay, mao gyud to akong pirmi paliton kung naa ko sa cebu kay para ako ipasalubong sa mga hapon. balikon to nako unya para ako to picturan.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6650/rmdmgo7lo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

mao ni imo nakit-an bai.. the text looks japanese.. :D

read the comments of some people after they tasted cebu's dried mangoes http://www.cebucentral.com/bestofcebu/Dried_Mango.html

mao ni imo nakit-an bai.. the text looks japanese.. :D

read the comments of some people after they tasted cebu's dried mangoes

garesearch gyud dah! dili r&m bai, naa gyud cebu sa label. sa atong supermarket diha, makapalit ka ug ingon ato.

kani na brand:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/mel74313/PostIt/driedmango.jpg

actually, my japanese colleague told me about it. i saw him ate cebu dried mangoes this morning and i asked why he still had it after more than a year when i gave it to them. he told me he bought it recently at a convenience store nearby. isn't that great!

we hope the other brands will follow, with better packaging as well.

Btw, has the article about the cancellation of the extension of the MCIAA aircraft parking area for the ASEAN Summit been posted already?

wala pa.. post the article sinjin.. sayang noh?

anyway, there's already an existing apron which is bigger than the MCIAA apron (currently being used by the Airforce). So I guess there really is no need to construct another one. The money is better well spent on renovating the terminal itself.



Notice the area marked MCIA by markiiboi, that's an existing apron being used by the airforce. It's far more bigger than MCIA's..
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/MarkiiBoi2/MEPZ-MCIA.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6650/rmdmgo7lo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

mao ni imo nakit-an bai.. the text looks japanese.. :D

read the comments of some people after they tasted cebu's dried mangoes http://www.cebucentral.com/bestofcebu/Dried_Mango.html


Hehehe, these are manufactured here in Guadalupe bai... It's just beside Tuscania Condominium...

You can also buy boxes of these at factory prices.. My dad once bought boxes of these to be brought to states.

@cebu guys, i'm sorry to inform you that there are no more slots for the asean volunteer thingy... i was not even included... pero, i think sa iya lang to nga department (im referring to my contact), sa uban cgro basin naa pa... sorry gyud guys!!!

Btw, if anyone of you is on SkyCable, you should tune in to Bee Pinoy TV Channel 14. They show the Cebu City Council hearings and I love it. (If they keep on exposing it, di jud makatapul-tapul atong mga councilors). The last time I saw it, they were discussing about the South Road Properties. There was even a proposal to rename it into Pacific Island Properties. :)

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6650/rmdmgo7lo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

mao ni imo nakit-an bai.. the text looks japanese.. :D

read the comments of some people after they tasted cebu's dried mangoes http://www.cebucentral.com/bestofcebu/Dried_Mango.html

my mom used to work in r&m :)

from dedon's website:

The secret of DEDON furniture´s worldwide success is unique design, as well as excellent quality. From fibre development and production to fabrication of the furniture, every step of the process is in DEDON´s hands. Thus, we can be sure that each piece of furniture meets the highest quality demands. The original Hularo fibre is “made in Germany”. And the furniture is manufactured in our own plant on the Philippine island of Cebu, the Mecca for the traditional art of weaving. (http://www.dedon.de/produktion_film.php?Plang=en)

check their team in cebu: http://www.dedon.de/standorte_cb.php?Plang=en

i have a friend who works for dedon who told me that every player on the german team who will score will be given a luxurious furniture by dedon.

Can someone help who to contact Elizabeth Mall's Leasing department? I would like to have space sana at that mall. Thanks a lot

^^ try this site: cebucentral.com pero its kinda out of connection right now just try it some other time..

garesearch gyud dah! dili r&m bai, naa gyud cebu sa label. sa atong supermarket diha, makapalit ka ug ingon ato.

actually, my japanese colleague told me about it. i saw him ate cebu dried mangoes this morning and i asked why he still had it after more than a year when i gave it to them. he told me he bought it recently at a convenience store nearby. isn't that great!

we hope the other brands will follow, with better packaging as well.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6944/imagephp0aa.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

estudyante gud bai.. hehe bitaw basin maabot ning danggit diha ky nakaputos naman siya preho sa dried mango.. or dili gani lechon na kinilo nya nakapack sad.. :D

Investor shows cash to Capitol
Group says it has P1.9-B for Banilad project

Cebu Daily News
Last updated 11:06am (Mla time) 07/05/2006

A private group on Tuesday showed their financial backing for a P1.9-billion development project on a provincial government lot in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City.

The submission of the document will signal the start of a three-week negotiation for the contract between the Fifth Avenue Property Development Corporation and the Capitol.

The company plans to develop the 2.4-hectare lot along Archbishop Reyes Avenue, which was formerly occupied by the Cebu International School (CIS).

Fifth Avenue presented to the Capitol's Economic Enterprise Committee (EEC) a US$36-million bank guarantee from the Hong Kong office of the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS).

The document shows that the bank is willing to finance Fifth Avenue's P1.9-billion project.

Capitol consultant Pablo John Garcia said the EEC would check if the certification is authentic.

He said there is no question about the reputation of DBS.

The consortium, formerly named Philippine Beijing Motors Corp., won the bidding to develop the former CIS lot in Banilad.

After winning the bidding, EEC agreed to give the consortium enough time to prove its capabilities to develop the lot.

“This puts to rest all doubts on the capabilities of the consortium,” said Pablo John on the legitimacy of the documents. /Reporter Dale Israel

Japan investors plan to build hospital in SRP

CEBU CITY – A group of Japanese businessmen has expressed interest to put up a hospital or a retirement facility at the South Reclamation Project (SRP) here.

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmena said such plan was signified by the Japanese businessmen during his week-long visit to Japan to market the reclamation project.

Osmena said these prospective investors have visited Cebu several times but have not been to the SRP.

During his State of the City Address (Soca) on Monday, Osmena said, the city government was working on development projects that were expected to enhance the marketability of the SRP, now titled in the name of the city government.

The mayor said an investor is buying 20-hectare of about 300-hectare reclamation project for the establishment of a container van manufacturing company, while another investor is also leasing 20-hectare of reclaimed lot.

The city is now focusing on development works to improve the SRP’s marketability. The development works include the establishment of a 1.4-kilometer beach and boardwalk in Pond F, and the completion of Phase 1 of the Senior Citizens Building.

Osmena said the establishment of amenities that include electricity, water and internal road network is also now in progress. The development works would be made parallel to the marketing of the reclaimed lots, he said.

The mayor made presentations with several companies in Japan.

”Many small companies that are doing new things in Japan are coming to Cebu to take a look at our situation because historically, we attract big investors. Now, we also wanted to attract the smaller companies that are doing some innovations in certain fields,” he said.

Osmena said at least five to six of these smaller companies, whom he referred to as “innovators”, have expressed interest on the SRP.

He said another Japanese firm is hiring skilled retirees to work for them on-line. It now has at least 1,000 employees.

”These are the companies that we need to bring to Cebu instead of just focusing on those bigger companies,” he said.

Joel Yu, head of the Cebu Investment promotions Center (CIPC), accompanied Osmena to Japan to the week-long visit to Japan that ended last July 1.

Robinsons Place Fuente
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries02.jpg


Escario Street is now being overlayed with asphalt (It would have been nice if they did some wideing too :colgate: )
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries04.jpg


The "first highrise mass housing" in the city, according to the rendering posted near their entrance.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries05.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries06.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries07.jpg


Century Golden Peak Condotel and Offices
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries08.jpg


A 15-storey IT Building (under construction) and Pag-Ibig Workers Tower in the background
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries09.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries10.jpg


Landscaping beneath Archbishop Reyes flyover
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries11.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries12.jpg


Pag-Ibig
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries13.jpg


Parklane. Lobby, together with the cafe, restaurants, etc., is now open
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries15.jpg

^^ so its only 2.4 hectares and not 6 as mentioned before..

Ayala Mall
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries16.jpg


Fitness First.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries17.jpg


Archbishop Reyes Avenue at night
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries18.jpg


Parklane Hotel at night
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries19.jpg

^^ tanawa naay billboard sa mano a mano.. :D salamat sa mga pics arnold

viva cebu! viva pit senyor! viva films! viva mineral water!



http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_sceneries05.jpg


construction pala of the 2nd tower is still ongoing coz onetime i saw the crane moving.. i thought they'd haulted its construction..

^^

hala bisaya.. i tot Spanish, hehehehehehehe... :colgate:

@Sugbuanon

wa'y sapayan bai martiano.. By the way, the small triangular lot infront of Parklane (where the heavy equipments were parked) is being cleared, as in it's totally clean as if preparing for something else. I hope this would still be a part of Parklane Hotel so that at least it can be landscaped. A fountain would sit perfectly in it. :)

@Sugbuanon

wa'y sapayan bai martiano.. By the way, the small triangular lot infront of Parklane (where the heavy equipments were parked) is being cleared, as in it's totally clean as if preparing for something else. I hope this would still be a part of Parklane Hotel so that at least it can be landscaped. A fountain would sit perfectly in it. :)

bitaw, mas ok if ilandscape na sya na area.

kanang kilid sa NetExpress sa may mango ba....nakakural lagi..murag naa pud u/c dinha..napansin nako gabii pag-agi nako...

<embed width="352" height="308" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://vid23.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/MVI_3121.flv"></embed>

bitaw, mas ok if ilandscape na sya na area.

kanang kilid sa NetExpress sa may mango ba....nakakural lagi..murag naa pud u/c dinha..napansin nako gabii pag-agi nako...

yup bai TJ, naay i-construct nga building pero gamay ra gud. The one acroos Mango Square. Marvin posted a rendering of it before..

By the way, free ka this Saturday? Naay meet daw sa SRP..

yup bai TJ, naay i-construct nga building pero gamay ra gud. The one acroos Mango Square. Marvin posted a rendering of it before..

By the way, free ka this Saturday? Naay meet daw sa SRP..

what time? i have a shift this Saturday night...but i wanna go! ive never been to SRP! ehehehhehehe im excited! :)

^^

really? you've never been there? i'm still waiting for Slerz's text. Bai sugbuanon, markiiboi, pirena, daBERT, fundraiser, sayboomyboo, iceMan, ivanC, WindShear, diveCebu, kinsa pa lain? ....kuyog ta.. :)

^^ what meet arnold?

@Sugbuanon

wa'y sapayan bai martiano.. By the way, the small triangular lot infront of Parklane (where the heavy equipments were parked) is being cleared, as in it's totally clean as if preparing for something else. I hope this would still be a part of Parklane Hotel so that at least it can be landscaped. A fountain would sit perfectly in it. :)

but i was wondering arnold why they didnt do something with those electrical wires and concrete posts right outside the hotel's facade.. they could have at least remove those posts and redirect the wires prior to the construction of the hotel..

^^

really? you've never been there? i'm still waiting for Slerz's text. Bai sugbuanon, markiiboi, pirena, daBERT, fundraiser, sayboomyboo, iceMan, ivanC, WindShear, diveCebu, kinsa pa lain? ....kuyog ta.. :)

count me in! just txt me up the details...same num....i have never been to SRP :pet: hanggang pictures lang ako.....

^^ what meet arnold?



but i was wondering arnold why they didnt do something with those electrical wires and concrete posts right outside the hotel's facade.. they could have at least remove those posts and redirect the wires prior to the construction of the hotel..


I think it's VECO's problem already Marvin but I hope Parklane can still coordinate with the company to fix those lines.

Mind you bai, Globelines is already underground in that area. I can still remember the horrible traffic when they made those diggings at the intersection.


Regarding the meet, sa Cebu City Forums (cebucity.gov.ph), nag-invite sila.. text u nlang kung unsa..

^^actually, not an SSC meet :D but a Cebu City Forums meet @ the Sugbu building sa SRP with some City hall employees or katong membro sa cebu city forum. Their first option kay sa rooftop sa city hall annex building pero ingon si Mr. Villarete nga didto nalang daw sa SRP sa sugbu building.